Executive Chef

Postino WineCafe • Phoenix, AZ

11d • $70,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for meeting and exceeding company financial results while maintaining a positive work environment, high product quality, cleanliness, productivity, and efficient use of company resources. The role oversees and enhances the restaurant’s daily culinary functions through delegation and the development of culinary managers and teams.

The Executive Chef delivers memorable food experiences, guides the culinary team in preparation and recipe standards, and ensures cleanliness and product safety throughout production, storage, and presentation. The role also manages inventory and financial accuracy for sales, expenses, and inventory; mentors team members and develops their leadership skills; ensures each shift is appropriately staffed; communicates development pathways and responsibilities; documents issues; and promotes a professional, supportive, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3–5 years of service industry management experience.
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required.
• Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within the prior 1-year period.
• Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed company financial results while maintaining a positive work environment, high product quality, cleanliness, productivity, and efficient use of company resources.
• Oversee and enhance the daily functions of the assigned restaurant through delegation and development of culinary managers and teams.
• Deliver outstanding food experiences that guests remember as unique and fulfilling.
• Direct and delegate to the culinary team, ensuring prep work is completed, recipe standards are followed, and cleanliness guidelines are met.
• Manage inventory and ensure accurate accounting of sales, expenses, and inventory.
• Ensure product quality and safety during production, storage, and presentation.
• Mentor and develop leadership skills within the team.
• Guide team members in making choices that build trust and achieve strong results.
• Ensure each shift is staffed with capable team members who understand their roles.
• Communicate team members’ development pathways and areas of responsibility.
• Document issues to support accountability for team actions.
• Maintain professional working relationships and promote a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Recognition and rewards for hard work
• Generous meal benefit program
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental wellness and life event management program
• Fitness discount program
• Telehealth services
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and earned paid sick time
• Company-provided holidays off
• Company-paid life, accidental, and long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental leave up to four weeks when eligible
• Competitive base compensation and potential annual 20% bonus paid quarterly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed