Restaurant Chef

Author & Edit creates original hospitality experiences designed to be remembered and talked about, redefining industry standards through constant evolution and innovation.

About the role

The Restaurant Chef is responsible for the day-to-day culinary operations of the restaurant. You will provide hands-on leadership to the culinary team, create a culture focused on excellence, teamwork, and exceptional hospitality, ensure consistent food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation, and manage food costs and kitchen operations. You will help develop menus, maintain culinary standards, train and develop team members, and identify opportunities to improve the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and genuine hospitality.
• Oversee daily shift operations, including staffing, scheduling, planning, prioritization, and real-time decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong culinary knowledge, including flavors, aromas, ingredients, seasonality, and food quality.
• Maintain the highest standards of product quality, presentation, service, and restaurant cleanliness.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, remaining calm and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Handle unexpected guest requests and operational challenges with confidence and sound judgment.
• Use POS and reservation platforms, including OpenTable and other digital dining technologies.
• Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues through clear expectations, feedback, recognition, and training.
• Champion continuous improvement to elevate service, operational efficiency, team performance, and guest experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, luxury hospitality environment, ideally overseeing large-scale operations.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of restaurant operations, financial performance, labor, cost controls, and profitability.

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (available at 25 hours per week)
• Retirement savings program with company match
• Paid time off

Career Growth

Work with a dedicated team committed to redefining hospitality, with opportunities for career growth within an expanding, forward-thinking hospitality brand.