Executive Chef – AltaToro
K5 Hospitality, a leader in the Atlanta dining scene, is seeking a passionate, experienced, and driven Executive Chef to join the team at AltaToro. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented culinary team in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen where creativity, leadership, consistency, and a deep understanding of Latin cuisine are essential.
The ideal candidate will have extensive professional experience working within Latin culinary culture and cuisine, with a strong understanding of traditional Latin ingredients, techniques, flavors, and cooking styles. Fluency in Spanish is required, as the Executive Chef will work closely with a predominantly Spanish-speaking culinary team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, train, and develop the culinary team while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, execution, and presentation.
- Create and execute innovative menus that reflect the restaurant's concept while balancing food quality, creativity, and cost.
- Bring a strong understanding of Latin culinary culture, cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques to the kitchen and menu development process.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, sanitation, and closing procedures.
- Communicate effectively with the culinary team in Spanish and English to ensure clear expectations, training, and execution.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling standards.
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, product quality, and vendor relationships.
- Monitor food and labor costs and implement strategies to maintain profitability without compromising quality.
- Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, special events, seasonal offerings, and overall restaurant operations.
- Foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and hospitality within the kitchen.
- Maintain consistency and high standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree from an accredited institution required.
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a high-volume, upscale restaurant.
- Extensive professional experience with Latin cuisine and a strong understanding of Latin culinary culture is required.
- Fluent Spanish-speaking ability is required.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team.
- Advanced culinary skills with a passion for creativity, quality, and consistency.
- Strong knowledge of Latin ingredients, traditional techniques, flavor profiles, and culinary traditions.
- Solid understanding of food cost, inventory management, scheduling, labor management, and kitchen profitability.
- ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Must lead by example and be actively involved in daily kitchen operations.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary plus a performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within K5 Hospitality.
- Paid Time Off: 2 weeks' vacation and 5 sick days annually.
- Potential for sweat equity/partnership within the company.
- Dining allowance to enjoy experiences at any of our three restaurant locations.
If you are a hands-on culinary leader with extensive Latin culinary experience, fluency in Spanish, a passion for hospitality, and a drive to create exceptional dining experiences, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join the K5 Hospitality team and lead the culinary program at AltaToro.