Summary: An Executive Chef is sought to lead a kitchen team for a new all-day café, focusing on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines with strong baking and coffee programs. Highlights: 1. Lead kitchen team for a new all-day café concept 2. Expertise in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines 3. Develop and retain kitchen talent A new all-day café opening in Fairfield County is looking for an Executive Chef to join the opening team. The concept is rooted in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines with a serious approach to coffee and a strong bake program. RESPONSIBILITIES — Build and lead the kitchen team from pre-opening through ongoing operations — Establish systems for prep, production, scheduling, and quality control — Own food cost, labor, and payroll budgets — Drive menu execution with consistency and precision REQUIREMENTS — Minimum 3–5 years in a culinary management role — Fluency in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines — Experience or genuine comfort in an all-day café environment — Working knowledge of or curiosity about pastry and baking — Strong systems thinker with P&L literacy — A track record of developing and retaining kitchen talent COMPENSATION Competitive salary commensurate with experience TO APPLY Reply with your resume and a brief note on your background
Craigslist · HR
Craigslist · HR
