Job description
Join a leading team at Aurora Culinary Group as our next Executive Chef. This role blends creative kitchen leadership with strategic menu development and operational excellence to deliver outstanding dining experiences in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment.
As Executive Chef, you will shape the culinary direction, uphold the highest standards of taste and presentation, and mentor a diverse team of chefs and cooks. This is an opportunity for a hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric setting.
Core responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality control, and collaborating with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.
Responsibility
- Lead and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen staff to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.
- Develop seasonal menus, recipes, plating standards, and cost controls to maximize profitability.
- Oversee inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and food safety compliance (HACCP).
- Ensure mise en place, sanitation, and equipment maintenance meet health code standards.
- Manage kitchen operations during service to ensure timely, accurate, and gracious service.
- Analyze menu performance and guest feedback to drive creative concepts and process improvements.
- Collaborate with management on budgeting, forecasting, and staffing plans.
Qualification
- 8+ years as Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-volume premium settings.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
- Proven track record in menu development and cost control.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen management, and sanitation.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.