Lead Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Kaskaid Hospitality; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CRAVE in Minnesota is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, manage staff, and control food costs while ensuring top quality and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee menu execution, kitchen safety, and training of staff across shifts, with an emphasis on consistent, high‑quality food preparation and adherence to health standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ServeSafe Certification & Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others while acting as a role model, knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, planning, organizational, and creative skills; desire to contribute with innovative ideas.
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks for efficient service.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff for proper labor costs.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems and controlling food costs.
• Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Continuous teaching, leading and motivating staff in a positive manner.
• Coordinate introduction of new menu items from corporate executive chef to staff.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Facilitate correct preparation of all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders within specified time limits.
• Oversee the apportioning of food for service.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies, marking date and item.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Home Office, and facilitate outsourcing of repairs.
• Liaison for staff issues, report all issues to Human Resources.
• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Supervising & mentoring

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team leadership

Planning & organization

Multitasking

Integrity & ethics

Guest satisfaction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwasher

Slicers

Steamers

Mixers

Knives

Job description

CRAVE in Minnesota is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, manage staff, and control food costs while ensuring top quality and guest satisfaction.

You will oversee menu execution, kitchen safety, and training of staff across shifts, with an emphasis on consistent, high‑quality food preparation and adherence to health standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.