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Executive Chef Jobs in the United States

Executive Chef

Aspen, CO, United StatesOn-site15 hours ago
Workplace Type
Onsite
Location
Aspen, CO, United States
Experience Level
Senior Level
With over 20 Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Chef to lead our Culinary Team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our vision, overseeing every aspect of Culinary operations, and ensuring an uncompromising commitment to quality and hospitality. As Executive Chef, you will set the strategic direction, cultivate and develop exceptional talent, and drive operational excellence through refined systems and processes. You will inspire and empower your team to create extraordinary guest experiences while optimizing performance, innovation, and efficiency. As a key leader within RH Hospitality, you will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the success of our business and reinforce our culture.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Lead and develop Culinary Team Members through structured training, mentorship, and in-the-moment coaching and guidance to uphold RH’s Culinary standards and support their professional growth
  • Define and lead the strategic direction of the kitchen team, overseeing recruitment, hiring and onboarding by building a high-performing team aligned with RH’s vision
  • Own and drive RH’s Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial performance by leading inventory control, labor and food cost optimization, and expense forecasting to ensure operational efficiency and business success
  • Collaborate with Senior Leadership to contribute to daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and expense planning, ensuring alignment with company objectives
  • Elevate and refine service execution, conducting detailed line checks, ensuring flawless food preparation, and overseeing seamless expediting to maintain world-class Culinary experiences
  • Mentor and empower the Kitchen Leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous growth
  • Ensure strict adherence to quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and operational excellence 
  • Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance, and support ongoing operational excellence
OUR REQUIREMENTS 
  • 5+ years experience in Culinary and hospitality leadership positions in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Proven ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
  • Expertise in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or other inventory management system) and email communication  
  • Advanced Culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
  • Proven ability to work autonomously while making strategic decisions and collaborating effectively across all levels of leadership
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
  • Frequently lift and move up to 55 lbs using appropriate equipment and techniques
  • Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
  • Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment


About RH

Design Services

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE WHO DON’T KNOW WHAT CAN’T BE DONE Some look for a job, others seek opportunity. Opportunities to do something extraordinary, remarkable and amazing. Something that hasn’t been seen before, because it hasn’t been done before. Something out there, in the uncharted waters, at the highest altitudes, where the air gets thin, and the odds get slim. Where the map is your imagination, your compass is your values, and you are driven by your vision. Opportunities that lie beyond the edge of impossible, that you make possible. Opportunities that bewilder others to ask, “Who does that?” Outcomes that embolden us to respond, “We do.” Explore our current opportunities at www.RH.com/careers.

Employees
6678
Industry
Design Services
Headquarters
Corte Madera, CA
Founded
1979
Location
15 Koch Road, Corte Madera, CA 94925, US
Specialties
Hospitality, Interior Design, Residential Design, Trade, Contract (B2B Sales), and Retail

Executive Chef Jobs in the United States

Browse executive chef jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Pfchangs, Marriott, Hilton and others. Listings that show pay range from $74,000 to $148,000 a year. As an Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary team in a high-paced, dynamic kitchen environment. Your role involves overseeing the menu planning, ensuring food quality, managing kitchen staff, and controlling food costs. A typical day may involve creating new dishes, training kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The job market for Executive Chefs is highly competitive, with opportunities in fine dining restaurants, hotels, resorts, and catering companies. The average yearly salary range for Executive Chefs is between $60,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and location. Key skills to excel in this role include excellent leadership, creativity, time management, and a strong understanding of culinary techniques. Work-life balance can be challenging in this role, as it often involves long hours and weekend shifts.

Hiring snapshot

Based on the 50 most recent executive chef listings

50
listings analysed
$83,000
median listed pay
0%
remote
25
posted in the last week

Where the openings are

  • Las Vegas, NV2
  • Four Seasons, MO2
  • New Orleans, LA2
  • Los Angeles, CA2
  • Aspen, CO1
  • Troy, MI1

Listed pay

10 listings show a salary

$74,000–$148,000
range
$83,000
median
~$40/hr
hourly

Work arrangement

100% on-site

92% full-time · 6% other

Experience level

54% senior level23% executive15% mid level8% entry level

Common job titles

  • Executive Chef · 33
  • Kitchen Manager Executive Chef · 2

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