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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability
401(k) program
Tuition Assistance
discounted room rates
Training and development opportunities
career advancement
Job Description
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.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts or related field
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary leadership role
- Proven ability to lead team development and achieve operational goals
- Experience in high-volume banquet and catering operations
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Capability to manage budgets and control costs effectively
- Ability to innovate and create seasonally relevant menus
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of executive chef or senior sous chef leadership in upscale dining, lifestyle hotel, or high-volume restaurant environments
- Proven success opening, relaunching, or repositioning restaurant concepts
- Strong banquet/catering production experience required
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and people-development skills
- Strong financial acumen including food cost, labor management, and forecasting
- Passion for hospitality, innovation, and guest experience
- Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience
Job Duties
- Lead the complete redesign and relaunch of all restaurant menus and culinary concepts
- Develop seasonal, trend-forward offerings that align with the elevated identity of Spirits & Tales
- Create signature dishes that drive destination dining and repeat local business
- Partner with beverage leadership on food and cocktail pairing experiences
- Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and execution standards
- Oversee all banquet culinary execution for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and VIP experiences
- Design profitable banquet menus and customizable event packages
- Ensure seamless execution of events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale functions
- Collaborate closely with sales, convention services, and hotel leadership
- Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire kitchen leaders and line-level culinary talent
- Build a culture of accountability, creativity, urgency, and respect
- Manage scheduling, labor productivity, coaching, and succession planning
- Establish strong communication between front and back of house teams
- Manage food cost, labor cost, purchasing, and inventory controls
- Build systems that maximize profitability without sacrificing quality
- Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times
- Analyze trends, guest feedback, and P&L performance to improve results
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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