Executive Chef – Italian Restaurant Fort Lauderdale, FL An upscale Italian restaurant opening within a full-service hotel is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its culinary team. We are looking for a hands-on chef with strong Italian cuisine experience, a passion for developing people, and the operational skills to deliver exceptional food while managing costs and consistency. Benefits • Great salary • Fantastic company culture • Growth and development opportunities • Benefits / 401k Executive Chef – Italian Restaurant Requirements/Qualifications • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants. • At least 2 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a scratch cooking restaurant. • Strong knowledge of regional Italian cuisine and classic culinary techniques. • Extensive experience with handmade pasta, sauces, premium steaks, seafood, and high-temperature grill cooking. • Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and motivate a culinary team. • Strong financial and administrative skills, including food costing, budgeting, inventory, payroll, and scheduling. • Ability to execute high-volume service while maintaining food quality, presentation, and consistency. • ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification. • Proficiency with computers and strong written and verbal communication skills. • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Executive Chef – Italian Restaurant Preferred Background & Skills • Italian steakhouse experience, including premium steak preparation and dry-aging programs. • Restaurant opening experience. • Hands-on leadership style that builds teamwork, accountability, and pride in the kitchen. • Ability to develop daily features and recipes that honor the restaurant’s culinary identity. • Strong purchasing and production controls, with attention to product quality, yields, waste, and profitability. • Ability to balance kitchen leadership with administrative responsibilities and deadlines. • Collaborative approach to working with restaurant management, F&B leadership, and stewarding. • Commitment to kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and an exceptional guest experience. • Culinary degree or college education preferred. JOB ID: 182276 #post Darryl Downs