Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Springdale, Utah

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to oversee a multi-restaurant food and beverage organization in Southern Utah. The Executive Chef will be responsible for managing and leading the culinary operations for up to five dining concepts that range from QSR to fine dining as well as banquets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Leadership: Manage and mentor the chefs de cuisine at each location, ensuring they are able to effectively lead their teams and consistently produce dishes of exceptional quality.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with chefs de cuisine to develop innovative, seasonally inspired menus that align with each restaurant's distinct brand while utilizing local ingredients.
• Quality Control: Oversee the preparation and presentation of dishes at all restaurants to ensure a consistent, high-quality dining experience for all guests.
• Budget Management: Oversee cost control measures, purchase food and supplies, and manage inventory to optimize profitability without compromising on quality or guest satisfaction.
• Staff Training: Organize and lead culinary training sessions for staff at all locations to enhance their skills and ensure they are current on food safety regulations and restaurant procedures.
• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers to ensure access to the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years of culinary experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably across multiple restaurant concepts.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire a team.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Proficiency in menu creation and a strong understanding of food cost and restaurant economics.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Culinary Arts Degree or related field preferred.
• Must have a current ServSafe Manager Certification

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and an opportunity to be a creative leader within a dynamic, growth-oriented restaurant environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence and shape the culinary landscape of our diverse restaurant portfolio.

Switchback Grille, located at the entrance to Zion National Park in Springdale Utah, is set amid the splendor of Zion Canyon. We have proudly been serving exceptional cuisine since 1996. We value quality and excellence and strive daily to produce outstanding culinary delights for our valued guests. We focus on USDA prime beef and a changing variety of fresh fish. We not only set the standard for casual fine dining in Zion Canyon, but also are actively engaged catering weddings and other key events that require skill and expertise. In 2006, we opened Jack's Sports Grill to compliment the Switchback Grille by offering our guests a more casual dining option. On the boards are additional restaurant concepts that will provide our employee with new opportunities in the future. The Switchback family of restaurants provide a fabulous working environment in one of the most amazing place on earth.