Italian Cuisine Executive Chef

Italian Cuisine Executive Chef Bella Italia Ristorante Kalispell, MT Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 7 days ago Qualifications Seafood Italian cuisine Meat cookery Full Job Description Job Summary Bella Italia is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our dinner kitchen operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about quality food, strong kitchen teamwork, and maintaining consistency in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The ideal candidate must be confident preparing Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, and nightly specials while leading and supporting the kitchen team during service.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all dinner kitchen operations and daily food preparation Lead and manage kitchen staff while maintaining a positive, efficient work environment Ensure consistency, quality, timing, and presentation of all dishes Assist with menu development, specials, inventory, ordering, and food cost control Coordinate and prepare catering orders Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards throughout the kitchen Help train and develop kitchen staff

Qualifications:

Previous executive chef or strong kitchen leadership experience required Experience cooking Italian cuisine, seafood, and steaks required Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment Knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented mindset This position requires approximately 55-60 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person