Executive Chef-West Hartford - $90000 to $105000 per YEAR

Our establishment is a distinguished restaurant known for delivering an exceptional dining experience through its dedication to quality, authenticity, and innovation. We pride ourselves on sourcing the freshest ingredients, maintaining strong relationships with local producers and suppliers, and presenting dishes that not only tantalize the palate but also tell a story rooted in tradition and passion. Our team is committed to creating an environment where culinary artistry meets hospitality, ensuring guests feel welcomed, appreciated, and eagerly anticipate their next visit. The restaurant operates with a focus on seasonal menus that reflect the best available produce, seafood, and other essential components, allowing us to offer a dynamic and evolving culinary journey throughout the year. The Executive Chef role at our restaurant is a prestigious and vital position that commands culinary excellence and leadership. Responsible for overseeing the entire kitchen operation, the Executive Chef must skillfully manage the preparation of diverse and delicious food items while inspiring and leading a dedicated kitchen staff team. This role involves more than culinary creativity; it encompasses administrative duties such as inventory and supply management, budget planning, and cost control to ensure profitability without sacrificing quality. The Executive Chef will be tasked with crafting and adjusting the restaurant’s menu based on seasonal availability and quality standards, demonstrating deep knowledge of nutrition, sanitation regulations, and safety protocols. This individual must ensure that each dish delivered meets the highest standards of presentation and taste, embodying the ethos of simple, rustic, and authentic cuisine that resonates with our guests. A successful candidate must maintain a positive and professional rapport not only with the kitchen team but also with guests, exhibiting humility, passion, and a commitment to high-quality hospitality. Proficiency in kitchen management, problem-solving, delegation, and communication skills are essential. The Executive Chef must navigate high-pressure situations with calm and efficiency, tracking cooking trends and continuously enhancing best practices to maintain our competitive edge. Our ideal candidate has a strong background, ideally with more than eight years of experience including exposure to high-volume restaurant environments, and possesses a working knowledge of relevant computer software that assists in managing culinary operations effectively. Offering a competitive salary range between $90,000 and $105,000 annually, the position promises a challenging yet rewarding career path for an ambitious culinary leader focused on excellence and growth. The Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in elevating our restaurant’s culinary prestige while fostering a work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and uncompromising quality.

• Eight years of experience
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure
• Capable of standing, bending, stooping, twisting for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift products and supplies weighing 45 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Commitment to nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards