Executive Chef

Eddie Merlot's is a renowned upscale steakhouse brand known for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food and top-notch hospitality. Established with a clear mission to provide guests with outstanding freshness, quality, and consistency in every meal, Eddie Merlot's prides itself on a reputation that blends a luxurious ambiance with superior culinary standards. The restaurant chain has earned acclaim for its dedication to excellence, offering a menu that caters to steak lovers and food enthusiasts alike, ensuring a memorable dining experience in each location.

This position is a leadership role within Eddie Merlot's kitchen environment, tasked with managing and directing all aspects of kitchen operations to align with the brand's mission and vision. The role focuses heavily on maintaining a safe, profitable, and efficient kitchen while ensuring that every dish served meets the highest standards for food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. This involves overseeing food production for both the restaurant’s daily menu and special functions such as banquets and private events.

The successful candidate will take accountability for hiring, training, and coaching kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs, while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that supports ongoing team development and succession planning. Financial responsibilities play a key part in the role, with an emphasis on monitoring sales, costs, and budget preparation to secure profitability without compromising brand integrity.

The kitchen leadership must uphold stringent health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. Additionally, this role requires collaboration with other senior chefs and corporate leaders to innovate menu options, improve recipes, and maintain excellent vendor relationships. The ideal leader will be an active participant in the restaurant's leadership team, promoting teamwork between the back of the house and front of the house to enhance the overall guest experience.

As part of this leadership role, the candidate will also be involved in administrative tasks such as controlling expenditures, scheduling, and inventory management, ensuring that kitchen equipment is well-maintained and operational. Through effective communication, team-building efforts, and a commitment to brand standards, the Kitchen Manager at Eddie Merlot’s plays a vital part in driving the restaurant’s continued success and growth.