Executive Chef of Spirits & Tales

Spirits & Tales is a distinguished rooftop dining destination situated on the 10th floor of The Oaklander Hotel in Pittsburgh's vibrant Oakland neighborhood. Known for its elevated cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and breathtaking panoramic views, Spirits & Tales delivers a modern brasserie experience that emphasizes hyperlocal ingredients, seasonal menus, and a distinct sense of place. The restaurant combines culinary artistry with an inviting ambiance, making it a premier spot for both locals and visitors seeking an exceptional dining experience. As part of Concord Hospitality, a company renowned for quality and integrity, Spirits & Tales benefits from a rich tradition of hospitality excellence and a commitment to innovation and community engagement. Concord Hospitality is a leading hotel management company dedicated to providing outstanding service, comfortable accommodations, and opportunities for career advancement. Their culture is rooted in the core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for employees at all levels.

The Executive Chef role at Spirits & Tales presents a unique opportunity for a visionary and hands-on culinary leader to spearhead a full culinary relaunch of the restaurant. This pivotal position involves overseeing all culinary operations, including the restaurant itself, in-room dining services, and hotel banquet and catering functions. The Executive Chef will drive the redesign and reinvention of the menu and dining concept, leveraging creativity and operational expertise to elevate the guest experience and strengthen the restaurant's reputation as one of Pittsburgh's top culinary destinations. Responsibilities encompass leading the culinary team in developing seasonal and trend-forward offerings, collaborating closely with beverage leadership on food and cocktail pairings, and ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and flawless execution across all dining and event experiences.

Beyond culinary innovation, the Executive Chef will manage banquet operations for weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and VIP events, designing profitable menus and customizable event packages. They will foster a dynamic and positive kitchen culture by recruiting, training, mentoring, and inspiring culinary staff, building a workplace that values accountability, creativity, and respect. Financial stewardship is also critical, with the Executive Chef managing food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory controls, and building systems that optimize profitability without compromising quality. Compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards is mandatory, as is leveraging guest feedback and profit and loss analysis to continuously improve the restaurant's performance.

Ideal candidates are both creative culinary artists and strong business operators, adept at people development and cost control, possessing a passion for hospitality and innovation. Concord Hospitality values leadership that inspires greatness, supports team potential, and cultivates an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact through culinary excellence and operational leadership in a celebrated hotel dining setting, within a company deeply invested in associate growth and success.