A notable restaurant group with a focus on elevated hospitality (for the guests and the employees) seeks an Executive Chef with a depth of experience (at least 2 years at an Exec Chef level) leading elevated culinary programs in full service, fine dining restaurants. The Executive Chef will lead a kitchen that's dedicated to making seasonally driven, high quality, sustainably sourced seafood and beach-food classics.

The Executive Chef leads the entire culinary team, directing the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production and prep, special events and purchasing and receiving.They ensure that all culinary employees maximize efficiency and productivity in order to achieve total guest satisfaction while actively reviewing and evaluating daily guest feedback. The Executive Chef oversees the menu changes and education process to all culinary and service staff and engineers seasonal specials and event menus. Priorities also include directing food production and plating from the pass during service, properly and efficiently training all line cooks and costing menus to meet or exceed the budgeted percentage. He/she must foster an educational environment to develop all culinary staff for future advancement. 10-years of progressive culinary experience preferred, five of which are in senior management, required.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years at an Exec Chef level at a fine dining, full service restaurant
• High volume experience (at least $6-10MM/outlet or location)
• Strong tenures
• Passion for culinary programs with a focus on seasonality, freshness, and elevated cuisine
• Creativity and strong operations focus
• Hospitality mindset: able to work well with others and treat all employees with respect, courtesy, and empathy

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $85,000 – $120,000/yr. DOE + generous quarterly bonus program
• Relocation offered with a 2 year employment commitment
• Full benefit eligibility after 30-days of employment: Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave and Parental Leave to support a healthy work-life balance
• Significant Long-term Retention bonuses
• Time off on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• 50% discount at all restaurants
• Specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement
• Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee
• EOE - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.