Head Chef Upscale Italian

Head Chef

• Upscale Italian Cava Restaurant Southington, CT Job Details Full-time $100,000
• $115,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Cost management Hospitality Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Operations management Inventory management Fine dining experience Staff scheduling Menu concept development Managing hospitality teams Cost control Team development Hiring Kitchen cost control Team management Plating Kitchen staff training Mentoring Quality control operations Italian cuisine Food ordering Kitchen staff scheduling Senior level Leadership Communication skills Staffing management Overseeing training Kitchen organization Staff development

Full Job Description About Us:

We are an upscale Italian restaurant focused on high-quality ingredients and elevated, authentic cuisine. We are in an exciting phase of growth and refinement, looking to bring a higher level of precision, consistency, and structure to our kitchen operations.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strong, hands-on Head Chef to help lead this evolution. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives both on the line and in building systems—someone who can elevate standards, implement consistency, and develop a disciplined, high-performing kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work the line during service, leading by example and maintaining control of execution
• Establish and enforce standards for consistency, plating, and quality
• Develop, refine, and standardize recipes across the menu
• Bring structure, organization, and accountability to kitchen operations
• Execute and manage high-volume services (up to 400 covers per shift)
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage all kitchen staff positions
• Build and maintain a strong, reliable kitchen team
• Train, mentor, and develop staff to meet fine dining expectations
• Implement systems for prep, service flow, and quality control
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and organization at all times
• Collaborate on menu development and seasonal updates Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in upscale or high-volume environments
• Strong foundation in Italian cuisine preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and improve kitchen consistency
• Experience hiring and managing full kitchen staff
• Comfortable leading both on the line and at a management level
• Strong leadership, communication, and accountability skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to shape and elevate the kitchen program
• Creative input and leadership autonomy
• Supportive ownership committed to growth and improvement
• Long-term growth opportunities How to

Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience

Pay:

$100,000.00

• $115,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person