Executive Chef | Upscale Casual Restaurant | Philadelphia, PA

Executive Chef Upscale Casual Restaurant Philadelphia PA

Competitive Salary $90-110k Bonus Benefits

About Us

Were an acclaimed upscale casual restaurant in Philadelphia PA known for seasonal ingredient-focused cuisine and best-in-class hospitality. With a loyal following and a team that takes pride in the craft were looking for an Executive Chef who can lead with vision discipline and creativity.

The Role

AsExecutive Chef youll own the culinary program end-to-end. Youll set the standard for food lead and inspire the kitchen team drive financial performance and partner with ownership to evolve the brand. This is a high-visibility high-impact leadership role for a chef ready to put their stamp on one of Phillys top kitchens.

What Youll Own

• Team Leadership: Hire train mentor and retain a kitchen team of 20 build culture accountability and bench strength
• Operations: Oversee all BOH operations including scheduling purchasing inventory and vendor relationships
• Financial Performance: Manage food cost labor and waste. Own your P&L and hit budgeted targets
• Standards: Ensure flawless execution consistency and compliance with all health safety and sanitation regulations
• Collaboration: Partner with FOH leadership and ownership on guest experience private events and brand growth

What You Bring

• 5 years as an Executive Chef or 3 years as a strong Executive Sous/Chef de Cuisine in high-volume upscale or fine-dining restaurants
• Proven track record of menu development team building and financial management
• Exceptional palate technique and understanding of modern American seasonal cuisine
• Strong business acumen you understand food cost labor and how to run a profitable kitchen
• ServSafe Manager certification required; culinary degree preferred but not required if experience proves it
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as needed this is an ownership-level role

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive base salary performance bonus commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Health dental vision PTO dining allowances and chef perks
• Support: Strong ownership group tenured FOH leadership and resources to execute your vision
• Opportunity: Autonomy to lead create and grow both the restaurant and your career

Ready to lead our kitchen

If youre interested and qualified for the Executive Chef position in Philadelphia PA send your resume and a brief intro towith the subject line Executive Chef Philadelphia.