About This Role
Leading the kitchen operations and elevating food quality is the core of this role, supporting a growing brand in a high-energy nightlife/sports lounge environment. This position requires a leader who can manage a busy kitchen and consistently deliver excellent guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow
- Develop, refine, and execute a creative, high-quality menu aligned with Carousel brand standards
- Train, motivate, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain strong performance and teamwork
- Maintain exceptional standards for food presentation, taste, and consistency
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Oversee ordering, inventory control, vendor management, and cost management
- Monitor food cost, portion control, waste reduction, and profitability
- Create prep lists, standard recipes, and kitchen SOPs
- Collaborate with ownership and management on menu strategy, promotions, and events
- Support special events, game days, nightlife events, and high-volume nights
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Experience in high-volume restaurant, bar, lounge, or nightlife kitchen preferred
- Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations
- Serv Safe Certification or willingness to obtain
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and peak event days
- Passionate, reliable, disciplined, and team-oriented
Nice to have:
- Menu development & recipe costing
- Kitchen staffing & scheduling
- Vendor & inventory management
- Ability to handle fast-paced service environments
- Creativity and passion for food innovation
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives / bonuses (if applicable)
- Opportunities to grow with the brand
About the Company
Carousel is seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead its kitchen operations.
