Executive Chef

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano is a well-known, casual Italian restaurant that prides itself on offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks, and desserts. Each dish is crafted using the freshest ingredients available, ensuring a high-quality and authentic dining experience. The restaurant provides a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine in a welcoming setting. Biaggi's commitment to excellence extends beyond their menu to the ambiance and overall guest experience, making it a favorite destination for those seeking genuine Italian flavors with a modern touch. The establishment values diversity and inclusivity, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of various protected characteristics.

The role of Executive Chef at Biaggi's is designed for a motivated, creative, and reliable culinary professional who is passionate about the culinary arts and possesses strong leadership capabilities. The Executive Chef position is a working chef role, requiring hands-on involvement in daily kitchen operations while also providing strategic leadership to the culinary team. This leadership position demands excellence in multitasking, interpersonal communication, and team development to foster a positive work culture centered around food quality and guest satisfaction.

In this role, the Executive Chef will be responsible for creating exceptional culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations. They will oversee the restaurant’s kitchen operations, lead hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of kitchen staff, and ensure adherence to the highest standards in food preparation, presentation, safety, and sanitation. The Executive Chef must maintain operational efficiency by monitoring inventory, controlling costs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that kitchen equipment and facilities are maintained to optimal standards. Additionally, they will appraise staff performance and support professional growth within the culinary team.

The ideal candidate is someone with a minimum of three years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant setting, demonstrating advanced culinary skills and knowledge of industry safety and sanitation standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, alongside the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as well as the capacity to travel for management training. Physical stamina and impeccable personal hygiene are also crucial due to the demanding nature of kitchen work.

Biaggi's offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employees enjoy paid vacation upon hire, a 401(k) plan with company match, opportunities for career advancement, and additional perks like dining allowances and relocation assistance. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano represents not only a place to work but a community where culinary creativity and dedication to exceptional dining experiences are celebrated and rewarded.