Executive Chef

Order Type : Temp To Full-Time

Executive Chef II (Food – Unit)

Pay Rate :  $30–$40 per hour

About the Role

As an Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations for a large, high-volume account, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and client satisfaction. You’ll design menus, develop recipes, and set production standards while coaching and mentoring the kitchen team. As the on-site technical culinary expert, you will drive continuous improvements in food cost management, compliance, and operational excellence to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Direct daily food production operations : menu planning, purchasing / ordering, inventory, preparation, post-meal analysis, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure the team has the equipment, inventory, and resources needed to meet goals and deadlines.
• Establish operating standards and maintain branded concept guidelines; lead quality improvements and communicate changes to staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and client policies, including HACCP, quality assurance, safety, and sanitation.
• Serve as the technical culinary expert; train chefs and staff using Culinary Foundations and standards through hands-on and structured learning.
• Maintain and develop client relationships, ensuring satisfaction across all aspects of food production and service.
• Manage and control food cost, production levels, and inventory controls; interview and hire chefs and cooks, and provide coaching and performance oversight.
• As needed, cook selected items and support menu planning and pricing to meet client expectations and financial targets.

What You’ll Bring

ABOUT US :

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