Executive Chef – Lead Culinary Operations

About the role

Castellucci Hospitality Group is a family‑owned, Michelin‑starred and James Beard‑nominated restaurant group that values genuine hospitality and continual growth. As the Executive Chef you will oversee all culinary operations, guiding menu development, kitchen management, and overall food quality. This role is ideal for a leader who wants to create memorable dining experiences for every guest.

Key responsibilities

• Manage production planning, prep lists, and station readiness across all shifts while ensuring equipment functionality and coordinating repairs.
• Assist with scheduling, control labor and food costs, and analyze sales, prep consumption, and waste logs to improve profitability.
• Check deliveries for quality, verify proper storage, track inventory levels, and reduce waste through effective prep and rotation management.
• Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, train new team members on policies and procedures, and foster internal promotion and growth opportunities.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 + years of experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent kitchen leadership in a fine‑dining restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, control costs, oversee inventory, and lead a culinary team.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Dining discounts, wellness program, pet benefits, crew shoe discounts, and many additional perks.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with employer match.