A high-volume, well-regarded fine dining restaurant in Sonoma County is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This confidential role will oversee multiple kitchens. We’re looking for a confident, organized leader with a fine dining background who can inspire their team, maintain exceptional quality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a career-defining opportunity for a chef with both vision and grit at a high-profile, well-reviewed restaurant in the heart of wine country, a platform where a talented, ambitious chef can build a name and lead a standout culinary team.
Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary ($130K+ depending on experience)
- Bonus
- Benefits
- PTO
Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience managing fine dining and high-volume kitchens (200–400+ covers nightly)
- Experience overseeing multiple teams or kitchen locations
- Ability to lead, train, and mentor Sous Chefs and cooks
- Strong organizational skills and experience with kitchen systems and vendor management
- Ability to maintain food costs and drive operational profitability
- Clear, proactive communicator with FOH/BOH teams
- Calm, collaborative leadership style under pressure
- Experience creating staffing schedules and conducting staff reviews with written feedback
- Ability to manage vendor accounts and ensure timely payments
Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience in elevated, seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Track record of building inclusive, collaborative kitchen cultures
- Ability to streamline operations and consolidate teams for efficiency
- Experience balancing creativity with operational execution at scale
