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Executive Chef of Spirits & Tales
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) program with company match
Tuition Assistance
Discounted hotel room rates
Training and development opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Spirits & Tales is a distinguished rooftop dining destination perched on the 10th floor of The Oaklander Hotel, offering an elevated culinary experience paired with handcrafted cocktails and magnificent views overlooking Pittsburgh's vibrant Oakland neighborhood. This modern brasserie is celebrated for its hyperlocal ingredients, seasonal menus, and a unique sense of place that draws both locals and visitors alike. The establishment prides itself on blending innovative cuisine with an inviting atmosphere, making it one of Pittsburgh's premier dining venues. With a commitment to quality and guest satisfaction, Spirits & Tales continually seeks to redefine dining excellence while honoring its roots... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in executive culinary leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience in banquet and catering management
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
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
- 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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