Executive Chef of Spirits & Tales

Spirits & Tales is an exceptional rooftop dining destination located on the 10th floor of The Oaklander Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This contemporary dining establishment is recognized for delivering an elevated culinary experience, combining handcrafted cocktails, impeccable service, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Oakland neighborhood. Renowned for its modern brasserie style, Spirits & Tales emphasizes hyperlocal ingredients and seasonal menus that celebrate the unique character and flavors of Pittsburgh. It has carved a niche as a premier restaurant spot that appeals both to locals and visitors looking to enjoy a sophisticated yet approachable dining atmosphere.

This opportunity is presented by Concord Hospitality, a company widely respected for its commitment to quality, integrity, and fostering a supportive work culture. Concord Hospitality oversees numerous hospitality venues, and their dedication to excellence is evident in their pursuit of visionary leaders who can champion culinary innovation and operational success. The role of Executive Chef at Spirits & Tales is a full-time leadership position offering competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) program with company match. Additional perks such as tuition assistance, discounted hotel stays, and ample career advancement opportunities further make this an attractive career move.

As the Executive Chef, you will be tasked with reimagining the culinary identity of Spirits & Tales through a full-scale relaunch of the restaurant’s menus and food concepts. This role is ideal for a dynamic chef-leader who thrives on creativity, execution, and influence. You will be responsible not only for crafting innovative, trend-forward seasonal dishes but also for elevating the overall dining experience and reinforcing Spirits & Tales as a must-visit destination in Pittsburgh's culinary landscape.

The Executive Chef will also oversee culinary operations beyond the restaurant itself, including in-room dining and hotel banquet and catering functions. This entails designing profitable banquet menus, managing event executions ranging from intimate dinners to large corporate and social functions, and collaborating closely with sales and hotel leadership to align culinary offerings with broader business goals. Operational excellence, including controlling food and labor costs, maintaining high standards for quality and presentation, and ensuring sanitation and regulatory compliance, will be critical parts of the role.

Leadership and team development are central to this position. The chosen candidate will inspire and mentor culinary staff, foster a culture of accountability, creativity, urgency, and respect, and create an empowering workplace environment. Through effective scheduling, productivity analysis, coaching, and succession planning, you will build a resilient and high-performing kitchen team dedicated to culinary excellence. The Executive Chef will thus be an essential player in driving guest satisfaction, reputation, revenue growth, and profitability for Spirits & Tales and The Oaklander Hotel.

Joining Concord Hospitality means becoming part of a company that invests profoundly in its associates, valuing diversity, work-life balance, and professional growth. It is an organization grounded in the values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN, all contributing to a workplace culture famously summed up by the motto, "We Are Concord!" As a Concord leader, you will have the opportunity to advance your culinary career while making a meaningful impact in a vibrant hospitality community.