Job Description

About Us:

Dartcor Food Services is a regional luxury hospitality company renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and innovative dining concepts. As part of our expansion, we are seeking an Executive Chef with corporate experience to oversee kitchen operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead culinary operations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with Monday through Friday hours. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Leadership: Lead the kitchen team to prepare and present high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency, creativity, and top-notch quality in every plate.
• Menu Development: Design seasonal menus based on fresh, local ingredients, incorporating client dietary preferences and maintaining cost efficiency.
• Team Management & Training: Supervise, mentor, and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Foster an environment of growth and development within the team.
• Inventory & Supply Management: Oversee kitchen inventory, manage stock levels, and place orders to ensure smooth kitchen operations while staying within budgetary guidelines.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure kitchen operations comply with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, adhering to OSHA guidelines and ServSafe protocols.
• Guest Interaction: Occasionally interact with guests, accommodating special requests or dietary needs to ensure a memorable dining experience.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in high-end corporate kitchens, hospitality, or catering operations, with a strong understanding of managing large-scale food production in a corporate setting.
• Proven leadership ability, including experience in team training, staff development, and managing kitchen operations.
• Strong background in menu planning, food cost control, inventory management, and ensuring consistent quality.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and OSHA standards. ServSafe certification is required.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment while maintaining operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in corporate environments, understanding the importance of consistency, regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $85K, with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious and growing company with a focus on culinary excellence.
• Work-life balance with Monday through Friday hours (6 AM to 4 PM) — no weekends required.

If you're a motivated culinary professional with leadership experience in a corporate environment, we want you on our team. Join us as an Executive Chef and take the next step in your culinary career with Dartcor Food Services!

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