About The Restaurant -
The restaurant is an exciting sourdough pizza restaurant and music-hub in the Western Catskills, blending community spirit, high-quality ingredients, and creativity in every dish.
We’re looking for an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen with passion, precision, and vision. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the back of house while working in partnership with ownership to grow and shape the brand.
Responsibilities -
As Executive Chef, you will:
- Lead the Kitchen: Take full ownership of all back-of-house operations, setting the standard for excellence.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and high morale.
- Budget Management: Maintain and adjust the annual kitchen budget, optimizing costs without compromising quality.
- Innovation & Growth: Collaborate with ownership on creative new menu items, business ideas, and strategies to grow the brand.
- Quality & Consistency: Ensure every plate meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or senior kitchen leader (pizza experience strongly preferred).
- Strong skills in dough-making, pizza preparation, and Italian-inspired cuisine.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, cut costs, and increase profitability.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and brand building.
- Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build a new kitchen culture from the ground up in a creative and supportive environment.
- Competitive starting salary with growth opportunities and performance-based bonuses.
- Work/life balance in the scenic Catskills region, surrounded by nature and community.
- Be a true partner in developing an exciting culinary brand.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and (optional) portfolio of menu items or past projects. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.