Corporate Executive Chef
Corporate Executive Chef
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Job Title: Corporate Executive Chef
Location: Must live in Las Vegas of Los Angeles
Travel: 70% required in first year probably 50% thereafter. Current locations: Las Vegas Los Angeles primarily. Miami Boston NYC secondarily)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a creative and versatile Corporate Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction for our 25 highvolume restaurants. This role requires experience across a broad range of cuisines and dietary preferences from classic fine dining to modern healthconscious trends. Experience in Asian and Mediterranean cuisine is essential. Each restaurant has its own identity so the ideal candidate should be adept at developing unique elevated menus that appeal to diverse markets. You will be a handson chef not just a manager who thrives on working closely with kitchen teams while ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency across locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Culinary Innovation: Design menus that incorporate a wide range of cuisines ensuring each location reflects both local tastes and emerging food trends. Expertise in various dietary standards (vegan glutenfree etc.) is essential.
Handson Leadership: Be present in the kitchen working alongside the team to mentor train and maintain the integrity of the dishes. Lead by example fostering creativity and collaboration.
Recipe Development: Standardize recipes while allowing room for innovation ensuring consistency across locations without stifling creativity.
Elevating Menus: Stay on top of culinary trends and incorporate them into the menu to keep offerings fresh relevant and elevated maintaining a high standard of presentation and flavor.
Operational Oversight: Streamline kitchen operations manage food and labor costs and ensure safety and sanitation compliance at all locations.
Collaboration: Partner with marketing and executive teams to develop cohesive strategies that showcase the uniqueness of each restaurants menu.
Onsite Presence: Travel to restaurant locations (up to 70% of the time) to provide handson support during highvolume events new openings and ongoing culinary development.
Qualifications:
10 years of culinary experience with at least 5 years in a multilocation highvolume setting
Proficient in creating and adapting menus for various cuisines and dietary needs
Strong leadership and teambuilding skills with a handson approach
Proven ability to stay ahead of culinary trends and elevate dining experiences
Techsavvy with experience in recipe management and kitchen systems
100% of the time on site at one of the locations. Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time
Experience in a wellknown National or Regional upscale restaurant group. Michelinstarred or James Beardrecognized restaurant experience preferred
Culinary degree or equivalent training
Portfolio Required:
Please attach a portfolio showcasing your culinary creations emphasizing your range of skills creativity and ability to elevate menus.
Compensation:
Competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for growth
Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply or for more information contact Margo Kornfeld:
We MATCH Our Candidates with the BEST Companies and Career Opportunities in the Industry... With 30 years of experience Patrice & Associates Hospitality & Recruiting Specialists is not only the LARGEST Hospitality Recruiting firm in North America but the BEST extending beyond just Hospitality. We say were the best because our clients are some of the top name brands in their respective industry and thry rely on us to MATCH talented leaders from entrymanagers to CSuite leaders with opportunities in their organizations. TOP 5 Advantages YOU get with Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting 1. We know openings that are not on job boards (the best usually arent) 2. We get qualified candidates directly to the decision makers (jump the line) 3. We work for YOU for FREE as a Career Coach to find YOU the perfect career! 4. We work confidentially protecting your job while we look for new opportunities 5. You get to be part of our secure database for future exclusive opportunities EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full Time
