Executive Chef (Seasonal Contract, Year-Round Potential)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food and service. This hands-on role oversees menu planning, food preparation, cooking, kitchen standards, and team performance. The Executive Chef partners with front-of-house staff to support a welcoming hospitality experience and ensure consistent, safe, and efficient service.

Responsibilities

- Lead daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and service coordination.
- Develop menus and recipes that reflect the restaurant’s concept, guest preferences, and seasonal ingredients.
- Supervise, train, and support kitchen staff; set clear expectations and foster a collaborative, accountable team.
- Manage staffing, shift assignments, workflow, and communication across the kitchen and front of house.
- Maintain food quality, portion consistency, presentation, and timely service.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures, including proper storage and temperature control.
- Monitor inventory, place supply orders, and help manage food usage and waste.
- Coordinate with servers and bartenders to address guest needs, dietary requests,



and service issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning kitchen in accordance with applicable standards.
- Contribute to restaurant management decisions and help improve kitchen processes and the overall guest experience.

Qualifications

- Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, or in a comparable kitchen leadership role.
- Demonstrated supervising experience, team management, and leadership skills.
- Strong background in food preparation, cooking, food handling, and food safety.
- Experience in a restaurant, kitchen, or broader food industry setting; food service experience required.
- Familiarity with restaurant management and coordinating kitchen operations with front-of-house teams.
- Knowledge of hospitality standards and the ability to support effective service alongside servers and bartenders.
- Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment and maintain high standards during busy service periods.

Pay: $4,800.00-$5,800.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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