Executive Chef

Location: Center Valley, PA

Salary: $90,000–$110,000

Benefits: Bonus eligibility, Medical, PTO

Relocation: Assistance offered

An established upscale Japanese restaurant is seeking an Executive Chef to lead their main hot kitchen.

Qualifications:

5+ years in a culinary leadership role, specifically in upscale Japanese or Asian fusion (hot food)

Strong operational background, including scheduling, ordering, and team development

Must be able to filet a salmon and demonstrate advanced fish butchery skills

Portfolio of culinary work required for consideration

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of the hot kitchen (25% of total volume)

Supervise a team of 7–10 cooks and hire a sous chef of choice

Manage BOH systems, food cost, inventory, and training

Collaborate with ownership on menu development and execution

Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation

Foster a positive, accountable, high-performing kitchen environment