Executive Chef - Scratch Kitchen / French Bistro

Experience: 3+ years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale casual or fine dining. Core Focus: High-volume scratch kitchen, French culinary technique, seasonal menu design. Financial & Leadership Skills: Proven track record in food cost control, labor management, and team retention. Key Advantage: Background in French brasserie/bistro concepts or foundational knowledge of bakery/pastry operations.

Key Responsibilities: Culinary Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistent preparation, presentation, and quality standards across all stations. Menu & Concept Development: Collaborate on seasonal menu updates, specials, and recipe development rooted in classical French cuisine. Financial & Inventory Management: Drive profitability through rigorous food and labor cost management, inventory controls, vendor negotiations, and waste reduction. Team Mentorship & Culture: Build and retain a high-performing culinary team through hands-on coaching, clear performance expectations, and ongoing training. Kitchen Operations & Sanitation: Enforce food safety practices, sanitation standards, kitchen maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

What We Offer: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure. Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).Paid time off (PTO) and career growth opportunities. Creative autonomy within a well-funded, dynamic restaurant group.\nCompany DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description: The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.