Westhampton
Job Description Job Title: Executive Chef Location: Westhampton, NY Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a high-end dining establishment in Westhampton. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine dining, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative and high-quality cuisine. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee all culinary operations, including menu development, food preparation, plating, and presentation standards * Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence, efficiency, and collaboration * Manage inventory, food costing, and purchasing to maintain quality while optimizing profitability * Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards * Collaborate with ownership and management on seasonal menus, special events, and culinary innovations * Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation in all dishes served * Innovate menu offerings to align with trends, customer preferences, and local ingredient availability Qualifications: * Proven experience as an Executive Chef in fine dining or high-end casual dining environments * Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills * Expertise in menu development, inventory management, and kitchen operations * Passion for culinary innovation and exceptional guest experiences * Knowledge of local and seasonal ingredients, with a focus on quality and sustainability Benefits: * Competitive salary and performance-based incentives * Opportunity to lead a high-end culinary team in a prestigious location * Professional growth and development opportunities * Paid time off and flexible scheduling Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.
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