Executive Chef Polished Casual Italian 80K +

Superior Talent Source; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average pay

Relocation assistance

Ground-up opening

Open from day one

Job summary

Superior Talent Source is hiring a Kitchen Manager to open a brand-new polished casual Italian restaurant in the United States. You will build and train the kitchen team, set standards, and shape the culture from day one, with a clear path to advance as the brand expands.

You will lead back-of-house operations, own scratch-made pastas and sauces, manage costs, and partner with the General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience. This is a ground-floor opportunity to leave a lasting mark.

Qualifications

• Executive-level kitchen leadership experience in upscale casual or scratch-kitchen concepts.
• Strong scratch-cooking capabilities, especially Italian dishes.
• Proven ability to open and train a kitchen for a new concept.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations for a new polished casual Italian restaurant.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop the opening kitchen team.
• Own scratch-made pastas, sauces, and Italian classics with quality plating.
• Establish systems for food quality, safety, and sanitation from day one.
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with the General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Build an accountable kitchen culture where people grow with the brand.
• Identify and develop future kitchen leaders as expansion occurs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Italian cuisine

New opening experience

Cost control

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Polished Casual Italian Restaurant (New Restaurant Opening)

Relocation Assistance Available Above-Average Compensation

Build the kitchen. Own the standards. Grow with the brand.

We are seeking a career-driven Kitchen Manager to open a brand-new polished casual Italian restaurant with a growing, award-winning organization. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity: you will build and train the kitchen team, own the standards, and set the culture from day one, with a clear path to grow as the brand continues to expand.

What You'll Do

• Lead all back-of-house operations for a new polished casual Italian restaurant opening
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop the opening kitchen team
• Own execution of scratch-made pastas, sauces, and Italian classics with consistent, quality plate presentation
• Establish systems for food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation from day one
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Partner closely with the General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Build an accountable, positive kitchen culture where people want to stay and grow
• Identify and develop future kitchen leaders as the organization expands

What We're Looking For

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in polished casual, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen concepts
• Strong command of scratch execution; Italian cuisine experience is a strong plus
• New restaurant opening experience is a strong plus
• A hands-on leader who builds, teaches, and develops teams
• Strong financial acumen: food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L partnership
• High personal standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate
• A career-driven mindset and the desire to grow with an expanding brand

Why Join Us?

• Above-average compensation package
• Relocation assistance available
• Open a restaurant from day one and make it yours
• Join a growing organization that promotes from within, with real future growth as new locations open
• Lead a kitchen committed to exceptional scratch-made food and warm hospitality

If you are a culinary leader who believes every detail matters and wants to build something from the ground up, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.