Executive Chef

Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 per year (plus monthly profit share)

Benefits

• Flexible schedules with potential for a 4-day work week
• Up to 17 days of PTO annually
• 401(k) match
• Insurance benefits after 60 days
• Wine country trips
• Free access to mental health services

About the role

Where great food, wine, and company come together to create unforgettable moments! As "the winemaker's restaurant," we deliver wine country-inspired cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on our sustainable tap system. We invite you to be transported to the greatest wine regions around the globe with pours and pairings tailored to your palate.

This role requires a hands-on approach. The Executive Chef will serve as a working Chef, responsible for training and developing their team daily. They will play a key role in implementing new recipes and ensuring adherence to existing ones. The Executive Chef will be the primary point of contact and leader in maintaining high food quality standards, cost controls, and leading the culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager and Director of Culinary to execute and drive the culinary direction through a deep understanding of the Sixty Vines brand DNA
• Own the food menu, including food cost and team execution
• Deploy new menu items and manage menu rollouts, including regulatory and compliance requirements
• Ensure product quality and execution of new menu items
• Continue education and research in food techniques to remain proactive and ahead of industry trends
• Develop the foundation of Sixty Vines' culinary future through training and mentoring the next generation of Chefs
• Influence individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration
• Hold the culinary team accountable for results
• Provide leadership in culinary safety, sanitation, and product education

Requirements

• 3–5 years of culinary management experience, including responsibility for menu rollouts and implementation of kitchen systems
• Proven reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with the ability to develop and lead teams
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively with others
• Strong understanding of restaurant systems
• High level of personal motivation, ambition, and enthusiasm, with an entrepreneurial sensibility and attention to detail
• Live within reasonable driving distance to one of our current restaurants

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