Executive Chef Wanted for Western Catskills Pizza and Music Hub

About The Restaurant - The restaurant is an exciting sourdough pizza restaurant and music-hub in the Western Catskills, blending community spirit, high-quality ingredients, and creativity in every dish. We’re looking for an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen with passion, precision, and vision. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the back of house while working in partnership with ownership to grow and shape the brand. Responsibilities - As Executive Chef, you will: - Lead the Kitchen: Take full ownership of all back-of-house operations, setting the standard for excellence. - Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and high morale. - Budget Management: Maintain and adjust the annual kitchen budget, optimizing costs without compromising quality. - Innovation & Growth: Collaborate with ownership on creative new menu items, business ideas, and strategies to grow the brand. - Quality & Consistency: Ensure every plate meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and customer satisfaction. Qualifications: - Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or senior kitchen leader (pizza experience strongly preferred). - Strong skills in dough-making, pizza preparation, and Italian-inspired cuisine. - Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, cut costs, and increase profitability. - Excellent leadership and team management skills. - Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and brand building. - Strong organizational and communication abilities. Why Join Us? - Opportunity to build a new kitchen culture from the ground up in a creative and supportive environment. - Competitive starting salary with growth opportunities and performance-based bonuses. - Work/life balance in the scenic Catskills region, surrounded by nature and community. - Be a true partner in developing an exciting culinary brand. How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and (optional) portfolio of menu items or past projects. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.