Executive & Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Grow in Upscale

Harvest Restaurants Group; Darien (CT); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Harvest Restaurants is seeking passionate Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs to join our growing culinary team at our Newest location, Roots Ocean Prime – Darien, CT

With multiple acclaimed concepts under one restaurant group, Harvest offers chefs the opportunity to lead, create, grow, and build a long-term career within our organization. Our chefs are at the heart of everything we do — from mentoring teams to delivering unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. We pride ourselves on promoting from within and providing growth opportunities for talented culinary leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

Available Opportunities Across:

Roots Ocean Prime – Darien, CT
An elevated dining experience specializing in premium steaks, exceptional seafood, and refined hospitality. Roots Ocean Prime combines culinary excellence with an upscale guest experience, providing an exciting opportunity for a culinary leader to make a meaningful impact.

Why Join Harvest Restaurants?

• Opportunity to grow within a multi-concept restaurant group
• Strong promote-from-within culture with advancement opportunities
• Work alongside experienced culinary leaders and talented teams
• Be part of a company that values creativity, mentorship, and hospitality
• Opportunity to make an impact across multiple restaurant concepts

Whether you are an experienced Executive Chef ready to lead a team or a Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity to grow, Harvest Restaurants offers a place to build your culinary career.

Locations

Darien, Connecticut

Our Managers enjoy:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Strong upward growth potential
• Paid Vacation
• Many Holidays Off- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July
• Referral Program
• Performance based, 4 Day Work Weeks (once a month, with the exception of the busy season)

If you’ve got what it takes to work with the best, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• 2 - 4+ years of Sous Chef or Executive Chef experience in an upscale casual dining or fine dining environment.
• Experience in an American Tavern concept is strongly preferred.
• The ability to interpret and manage recipes to ensure compliance and minimize waste.
• Strong broiler skills are required.
• An excellent attention to detail.
• Team Player and Mentor.