Corporate Executive Chef

Selland Family Restaurants•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

For over 30 years, Selland Hospitality Group has been a leader in the farm-to-fork movement, building a reputation for quality and integrity. We are looking for a hands-on, "kitchens-first" leader to oversee culinary programs and food quality across our 6 diverse locations—from casual favorites to fine-dining excellence. Why Join Us? At Selland Hospitality, our culture is built on five core pillars that define everything we do: Teamwork: You will lead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs and senior culinary leaders to build skill levels across all kitchens. Hospitality: We operate with a "Guest First" orientation at all times, ensuring every plate reflects our dedication to outstanding service. Excellence: From R&D to final execution, you will define and elevate culinary standards while preserving the unique identity of each brand. Pride: As the guardian of our culinary reputation, you will ensure every dish meets the high standards our community has come to expect. Positive Impact: You will foster an environment of humility and respect, ensuring our kitchens remain safe, professional, and inspiring for all employees. Benefits of working on our Team! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, AD&D Insurance, Permanent Disability Insurance Mobile Phone & Mileage Reimbursements Paid Time Off w/ a BONUS! Holiday Pay FREE Meals on shift Employee Discount at all Selland Hospitality Group Restaurants Current Holidays Off: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year's, Super Bowl, Easter Sunday Paid Sick Leave Employee Wellness Offerings - Mental Health Resources Continued Education Reimbursements- WSET, Court of Masters, Pastry Certifications, etc. Professional Teams We value our team members and promote from within!!! Employee Celebrations - Promotions, Anniversaries, Birthdays! We love to celebrate with YOU! Requirements The Role This isn't just an office job. You will be in the heart of our operations: Excellence & Organization: Lead and manage the rollout of seasonal menu changes and holiday catering. Ensuring each restaurant has updated tools, recipes, and team training. They need to be prepared and ready to execute menu changes flawlessly, with the guest experience and food quality being disrupted. Standardize Quality: Create "Picture Perfect" training tools and standardized recipes to ensure consistency across multiple entities. Mentor Leaders: Conduct kitchen walkthroughs and tastings, providing coaching and feedback to help our chefs grow. Operational Integrity: Work with Operations Leadership to manage food costs, labor budgets, and ensure 100% compliance with CA Health Codes and safety protocols. Who You Are Experienced: You have 10+ years of culinary leadership with both a casual upscale & solid fine-dining foundations. Multi-Unit Expert: You have a proven track record of managing standards across multiple kitchens or concepts. Calm Under Pressure: You can remain composed and professional in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Highly Skilled: You possess a deep knowledge of kitchen equipment, technical execution, and current ServSafe certification. Mobile & Flexible with your schedule: You are ready to step into service when needed and can navigate all areas of a busy kitchen, including stairs and uneven surfaces. Ability to work nights and weekends, a varied schedule, to meet business needs. Ready to make a lasting impact on the Sacramento culinary scene? Apply today to join the Selland Hospitality Group!

Requirements

10+ years of culinary leadership with both a casual upscale & solid fine-dining foundations.
Proven track record of managing standards across multiple kitchens or concepts.
Remain composed and professional in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
Deep knowledge of kitchen equipment, technical execution, and current ServSafe certification.
Ready to step into service when needed and can navigate all areas of a busy kitchen, including stairs and uneven surfaces.
Ability to work nights and weekends, a varied schedule, to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the rollout of seasonal menu changes and holiday catering.
Ensuring each restaurant has updated tools, recipes, and team training.
Create "Picture Perfect" training tools and standardized recipes to ensure consistency across multiple entities.
Conduct kitchen walkthroughs and tastings, providing coaching and feedback to help our chefs grow.
Work with Operations Leadership to manage food costs, labor budgets, and ensure 100% compliance with CA Health Codes and safety protocols.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, AD&D Insurance, Permanent Disability Insurance
Mobile Phone & Mileage Reimbursements
Paid Time Off w/ a BONUS!
Holiday Pay
FREE Meals on shift
Employee Discount at all Selland Hospitality Group Restaurants
Current Holidays Off: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year's, Super Bowl, Easter Sunday
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Wellness Offerings - Mental Health Resources
Continued Education Reimbursements- WSET, Court of Masters, Pastry Certifications, etc.
Professional Teams
Employee Celebrations - Promotions, Anniversaries, Birthdays! We love to celebrate with YOU!