Executive Chef Up to 120K Upscale Casual Events

Located in Philadelphia, PA 19104, this established and polished restaurant is a vibrant part of the city's dynamic culinary scene. Known for its high-volume operation and combination of daily dining alongside a strong private event business, this restaurant blends consistency with creativity to deliver exceptional food experiences. With a commitment to quality, organization, and operational excellence, the restaurant caters to a diverse clientele that appreciates both à la carte and event-driven service. The team behind this establishment fosters an environment of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing a stable foundation for culinary leadership and innovation. Offering a full-time position with a competitive base salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 and additional incentives tied to event bookings, the employment package also includes robust benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, paid sick days, bonus pay, and free parking. Scheduled for approximately 45-50 hours per week across five days, this role demands flexibility with day, evening, weekend, holiday, and event-driven availability, reflecting the nature of the hospitality industry.

This role seeks an Executive Chef or a strong Executive Sous Chef poised to take on a high-visibility leadership position within this polished, bustling kitchen. At the core of the role is the responsibility of stabilizing kitchen leadership to maintain consistency during service and supporting an existing, skilled kitchen team. This position requires an individual who can skillfully balance hands-on leadership during active service with professional communication across ownership, management, front-of-house staff, and the kitchen team. The successful candidate will focus on ensuring operational standards are upheld across both daily dining and event production scenarios. This chef position transcends purely creative aspirations, prioritizing disciplined execution, organizational prowess, and operational consistency while advancing the restaurant's food program over time. The role presents an exceptional opportunity for a chef looking to make a meaningful impact on kitchen systems, standards, team performance, and overall execution within the infrastructure of an established yet innovative operation.