Executive Chef

2 weeks ago

Wilmington, Delaware, United States Platinum Dining Group Full time

Platinum Dining Group is a full-service hospitality group based in northern Delaware & Chester County, Pennsylvania. Seven restaurants, an "any event" catering company, and a fine-goods retail market all reside under the PDG umbrella. We are a company that believes in the fundamental truth that no task is too great and no detail too small. We strive, one guest at a time, to offer a complete and rewarding hospitality experience.

Platinum Dining Group is offering a rare opportunity We are in search of an Executive Chef for one of our Italian concepts We are offering an exceptional starting salary for exceptional culinary skills and experience Lots of perks come with this position such as medical and dental benefits, 401K with Company Match, Bonus, PTO, Family Meals, PDG Dining Discount Ambassador Card, and a great working environment with awesome kitchens All career-minded passionate and talented kitchen professionals with experience in full service, upscale, high-volume cuisine are encouraged to apply.

Our Executive Chefs:

A Platinum Dining Group executive chef is responsible for all back of the house operations. In addition to a solid grasp of current food trends, regional and seasonal cuisine - he/she is highly skilled in restaurant-specific cuisine and necessary specialized cooking processes. Administrative tasks include menu development, costing, implementation and execution as approved by the director of operations/owner. Staffing tasks include hiring, training, scheduling, motivating and coaching to name a few.

A few of our Executive Chefs responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the kitchen is running smoothly with prep and production being completed in a timely manner and all dishes are prepared correctly. These standards must be upheld regardless of business volume.
  • Research, develop, and implement menu items as approved by director of operations/owner
  • Kitchen succession planning including mentoring and developing sous chefs into potential executive chefs
  • Maintain cost of goods as approved by director of operations/owner
  • Hire and train sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks and dish staff
  • Enforces company standards, policies, and procedures, including sanitation, safety & dress code
  • Actively seek out ways to increase productivity and profitability
  • Ensure that the kitchen, and its equipment, is well maintained, clean and organized

  • Foster a climate of professionalism, cooperation and respect between teammates

  • Maintains a clean and safe physical environment through timely repair and upkeep

What You'll Do:

As a Platinum Dining Group Executive Chef, you will:

  • Lead all back-of-house operations with confidence, precision, and pride
  • Develop, cost, and execute menus in collaboration with ownership and operations leadership
  • Source and highlight seasonal, regional, and trend-driven ingredients and techniques
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor culinary staff to maintain a high-performing kitchen team
  • Ensure an exceptional and consistent guest experience through flawless culinary execution

Benefits for full-time management positions:

PDG offers highly competitive salaries, 401K with company match, healthcare, dental & vision benefits, life & disability insurances, PTO (paid time off), Bonus & a PDG Ambassador Dining Card. All these benefits within a positive and fun work environment in our award-winning restaurants.

Join a Team That Sets the Standard.

If you're ready to bring your expertise and ambition to a top-tier culinary environment, we invite you to apply and learn more.

Apply now

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