Executive Chef – Columbus, OH (Luxury Market & Restaurant)

About This Position

An established upscale neighborhood market and restaurant in the Columbus, Ohio area is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead its culinary program. The concept brings together a premium grocery market, butcher, fishmonger, specialty cheese department, café, restaurant, prepared foods, and catering. The operation serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week and closes by 9 p.m. The Executive Chef will lead the restaurant’s culinary programs, develop menus showcasing premium ingredients, elevate prepared foods, and manage and develop catering. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution; recruiting, training, and mentoring the culinary team; and collaborating with ownership and the market’s specialty departments. The role suits a polished, creative chef with a strong culinary background and proven leadership experience in high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium food-market concepts. Candidates relocating from a major culinary market are encouraged to apply; New York City experience is particularly desirable.

Requirements

• Executive Chef experience in high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium food-market concepts
• Proven culinary leadership and team-development experience
• Ability to lead restaurant, prepared-foods, and catering programs
• Strong standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Relocation assistance