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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) program with company match
Tuition Assistance
discounted room rates
Training and development opportunities
career advancement
Job Description
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... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5+ years executive chef or senior sous chef leadership experience
- Proven success opening, relaunching, or repositioning restaurant concepts
- Strong banquet/catering production experience
- Excellent leadership and people-development skills
- Strong financial acumen including food cost, labor management, and forecasting
- Passion for hospitality and innovation
- Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience
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 profit and loss performance to improve results
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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