Executive Chef of Spirits & Tales

Concord Hospitality Enterprises•Pittsburgh, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Spirits & Tales is a destination rooftop dining experience located on the 10th floor of The Oaklander Hotel, known for elevated cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and sweeping views of Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The restaurant has been described as a modern brasserie with hyperlocal ingredients, seasonal menus, and a unique sense of place. We are seeking a visionary, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the next chapter of Spirits & Tales through a full culinary relaunch. This is a rare opportunity to reinvent menus, elevate the dining concept, drive banquet excellence, and position the restaurant as one of Pittsburgh’s premier culinary destinations. The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for the restaurant, Spirits & Tales, in-room dining, and hotel banquet/catering functions. This leader will be responsible for reimagining the food identity of Spirits & Tales through innovative new menus, refreshed concepts, operational excellence, and an energized kitchen culture. The ideal candidate is both a creative chef and strong business operator—someone who can deliver exceptional guest experiences while controlling costs, developing talent, and executing flawless events. Concord Hospitality is seeking a creative and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience across our hotel. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visionary leader who excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.

Requirements

5+ years of Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef leadership in upscale dining, lifestyle hotel, or high-volume restaurant environments.
Proven success opening, relaunching, or repositioning restaurant concepts.
Strong banquet/catering production experience required.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and people-development skills.
Strong financial acumen including food cost, labor management, and forecasting.
Passion for hospitality, innovation, and guest experience.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the complete redesign and relaunch of all restaurant menus and culinary concepts.
Develop seasonal, trend-forward offerings that align with the elevated identity of Spirits & Tales.
Create signature dishes that drive destination dining and repeat local business.
Partner with beverage leadership on food and cocktail pairing experiences.
Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and execution standards.
Oversee all banquet culinary execution for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and VIP experiences.
Design profitable banquet menus and customizable event packages.
Ensure seamless execution of events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale functions.
Collaborate closely with sales, convention services, and hotel leadership.
Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire kitchen leaders and line-level culinary talent.
Build a culture of accountability, creativity, urgency, and respect.
Manage scheduling, labor productivity, coaching, and succession planning.
Establish strong communication between front and back of house teams.
Manage food cost, labor cost, purchasing, and inventory controls.
Build systems that maximize profitability without sacrificing quality.
Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.
Analyze trends, guest feedback, and P&L performance to improve results.
Inspire greatness in your team.
Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
Care for your team and their families.