Job Description

Executive Chef for Vandelay Hospitality Group

About Vandelay Hospitality Group

For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group has built a legacy of iconic dining experiences, growing our portfolio across brands and markets nationwide. Guided by a shared vision, our team creates timeless spaces that embody the best of American hospitality – where quality, authenticity and a sense of place unite to leave a lasting impression.

About the Opportunity

As an executive Chef with Vandelay Hospitality Group, you’ll be more than a leader – you’ll be the core of our guest experiences. In this dynamic role, you’ll shape and inspire a talented team, creating an inviting and memorable environment where guests and team members alike can thrive. Your responsibilities will include guiding daily operations, leading hiring and training efforts and upholding the highest standards in food safety and service quality. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on each guest’s experience and to grow within an organization that values your dedication and passion.

Core Responsibilities

• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations and showing a genuine love for the art of hospitality
• Embody Vandelay Hospitality Group’s standards of excellence with a high-energy, service-oriented attitude and inspire your team to do the same
• Engage culinary team members through proactive recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and continuous development efforts
• Display financial skills by summarizing and analyzing information for budgeting revenues and expenses; measuring costs of products, services or other cost objectives
• Exhibit our core values through creating innovative improvements and collaborating with others while being accountable for measurable, high-quality and timely results
• Respond to guest concerns, both written and verbal with the ability to creatively solve problems and develop robust solutions
• Run pre-shift meetings and update the team on any key business updates
• Assist with weekly staff schedules in coordination with the General Manager
• Order goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products as needed while controlling operational costs and monitoring departmental budget
• Ensure established standards for food safety, sanitation and quality are maintained
• Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to company recipes, portioning, cooking and Vandelay Hospitality Group’s serving standards
• Ensure all reports, documentation and other information required by our corporate office are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure adherence to all local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Take action based on guest reviews and feedback standards and protocols
• Attend and participate in Manager meetings as scheduled
• Lead weekly manager meetings to communicate informational updates and build a cohesive management through proactive communication

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Culinary / Restaurant / Hospitality Management or similar field of study strongly preferred
• 2+ years of full service restaurant leadership experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Trustworthy, detail-obsessed and open to constructive feedback
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available
• Professional development and career growth as part of a rapidly growing hospitality group
• Paid Time Off
• Generous dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts
• All Vandelay Hospitality Group restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

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