Assistant General Restaurant Manager/Sr Chef

Piada Italian Street Food is a renowned fast casual restaurant brand dedicated to offering fresh, modern Italian cuisine with a focus on quality, speed, and guest satisfaction. As a leader in the fast casual movement, Piada emphasizes made-to-order dishes featuring tossed pastas, fresh chopped salads, and hand-rolled piadas, delivering an authentic and vibrant Italian street food experience. Established with a passion for food and hospitality, Piada combines traditional Italian flavors with a contemporary approach, ensuring each dish is prepared with care and precision.

This position is for a Senior Chef role at Piada, offering a unique opportunity for individuals preparing to become future partners within the organization. The Senior Chef will play a crucial role in managing the overall kitchen operations while supporting the restaurant leadership team. This role is not only about cooking but also about learning the responsibilities of a Piada Partner, leading the restaurant under the partner's guidance, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, service, and restaurant ambiance. The Senior Chef is responsible for maintaining the food, feel, and flow of the restaurant, ensuring that guests receive an exceptional dining experience.

The Senior Chef will lead initiatives that impact restaurant margins through effective food preparation and kitchen management. They will uphold Piada’s commitment to quality by following established recipes and procedures, adhering to safety and sanitation standards, and managing labor schedules and food ordering to optimize operational efficiency. Additionally, the Senior Chef will be involved in recruiting, interviewing, and developing future talent, contributing to the growth and leadership succession within the company. This role offers competitive industry-leading pay with options for weekly and daily payments, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, flexible schedules, and paid time off. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paternal leave, and 401K, supporting a balanced and rewarding career at Piada.

Physical requirements for the role include the ability to stand for extended periods, operate kitchen equipment, and work in varying temperatures. Effective communication and articulation are essential for successful coordination within the kitchen and with other team members. Piada is committed to providing all the necessary tools, ingredients, and training for the Senior Chef to thrive and build a successful career. Piada Group's employment policies emphasize equal opportunity and non-discrimination, reflecting their inclusive workplace culture. Overall, the Senior Chef position is tailored for passionate culinary professionals ready to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to Piada’s continued success in delivering exceptional Italian street food experiences.