Lead a scratch Italian kitchen. Build a team that's proud to work for you.
Fiorella's Cucina in Burlington is hiring an Executive Chef to run our kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven chef who cooks scratch Italian, leads people well, and knows the numbers behind a busy full-service restaurant.
The Executive Chef is one of the most important roles in our company. You'll report to the General Manager and own everything that happens in the kitchen: the food, the team, the standards and the results.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the kitchen team. Hire, train, coach and hold people accountable. Set clear expectations, give honest feedback and make cooks better.
- Deliver great food every time. Own taste, quality, portioning, plating and consistency on every plate that leaves the line.
- Run a clean, safe, organized kitchen. Keep sanitation and food safety standards high, and the kitchen ready for every service.
- Manage the numbers. Control food cost, labor, waste and inventory. Place orders, build schedules and adjust fast when the numbers move.
- Work as one restaurant. Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to take care of every guest.
- Stay in the kitchen. Prep, work the line, expo and jump in on busy nights. You lead from the front.
What we're looking for
- Executive Chef or head chef experience. You've held this role, with this scope, before.
- Scratch Italian cooking. Or experience with a similar scratch-kitchen menu style.
- High-volume, full-service dinner experience. You've run a kitchen at our covers volume, not just fast-casual or banquets.
- Kitchen leadership and P&L ownership. You've led a team and been accountable for results. Multi-unit restaurant group experience is a plus.
- Real cost control. You know your food cost and labor targets and how you hit them week to week. Experience with inventory and cost systems like MarginEdge or R365 is a bonus.
- Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) and a firm commitment to sanitation.
- Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a working kitchen, and we're upfront about the pace.
Skill gets you in the door. Character keeps you here. We hire for kindness, work ethic, integrity, self-awareness and curiosity, and we want a chef who takes ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve problems.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Company-sponsored medical and dental insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Generous employee discounts
- Room to grow with a family-owned company that is growing
- A real say in the food, the team and the kitchen you run
About Fiorella's
Fiorella's is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant company with multiple locations. Our purpose is simple: make life more delicious. We serve superior food, deliver legendary hospitality, and treat our team like family.
Rising Stars Wanted
Are you ready to be valued for your full potential? Now is your chance to join a growing local restaurant group that will give you the professional skills, experience and confidence you need to build a successful career.
We are Fiorella’s Cucina. For over 20 years we have been dedicated to cooking inventive Italian-inspired cuisine, served with hospitality from the heart. As we expand into new markets, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for great food and standout service to help us grow our brand.
Unlike many restaurants, Fiorella’s Cucina is dedicated to creating a culture of excellence where people love what they do and are continually learning. In addition to gaining the skills you need to excel in the restaurant industry, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, and company-sponsored medical and dental insurance. Plus, discounts on delicious food!
What’s your passion? Whatever your career path, we can help you build the skills you need to succeed:
Cooking - work with award winning chefs who will teach you the art of cooking.Hospitality – learn what it takes to provide an outstanding guest experience that will keep customers returning again and again.Bartending – our team of beverage wizards will teach you how to craft the perfect drink.Leadership – if you have what it takes to lead a team, we’ll help you learn how to run a business.
Let’s talk. If you’re ready to take your career to the next step, we’d like to meet you. Part time or full time, if you have the passion, we’ll give you the opportunity. Schedule an interview today!