Location: Center Valley, PA
Salary: $90,000-$110,000
Benefits: Bonus eligibility, Medical, PTO
Relocation: Assistance offered
An established upscale Japanese restaurant is seeking an Executive Chef to lead their main hot kitchen.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in a culinary leadership role, specifically in upscale Japanese or Asian fusion (hot food)
- Strong operational background, including scheduling, ordering, and team development
- Must be able to filet a salmon and demonstrate advanced fish butchery skills
- Portfolio of culinary work required for consideration
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of the hot kitchen (25% of total volume)
- Supervise a team of 7-10 cooks and hire a sous chef of choice
- Manage BOH systems, food cost, inventory, and training
- Collaborate with ownership on menu development and execution
- Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation
- Foster a positive, accountable, high-performing kitchen environment