Executive Chef: Seasonal Menu Design & Kitchen Leadership

Hospitality People Operations; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality People Operations (HPO) is seeking an Executive Chef for a client in the hospitality sector. The role leads the culinary program, sets menu standards, and oversees food and labor costs while developing the back-of-house team.

Responsibilities include menu design, cost control, staff training, and ensuring high guest satisfaction across food and beverage offerings. A strong culinary background and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine role.
• 7+ years of culinary experience.
• Experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, and purchasing.
• Stable, progressive work history.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English (bi-lingual a plus).

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and update menus based on guest feedback, business needs, culinary trends, and seasonality.
• Create, test, cost, and maintain recipes within established food cost guidelines.
• Train the culinary team on recipes, methods, and presentation standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and direct daily kitchen activities.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and cost tracking to stay within budget.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and standards across back-of-house operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Culinary arts degree or training

ACF certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hospitality People Operations (HPO) is seeking an Executive Chef for a client in the hospitality sector. The role leads the culinary program, sets menu standards, and oversees food and labor costs while developing the back-of-house team.

Responsibilities include menu design, cost control, staff training, and ensuring high guest satisfaction across food and beverage offerings. A strong culinary background and leadership experience are required.