Executive Chef | Spring 2027 Opening | HONO Japanese Steakhouse

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling kitchen operations and administration. The role owns menu development, recipe integrity, food quality, and cost performance, exhibiting culinary talent through hands-on work while leading the culinary team and managing all food-related functions. This position reports to the Corporate Chef, Casa Neos.

Responsibilities

Plan and create menus for all food outlets, including specials and seasonal changes; Develop standard recipes and food preparation and presentation techniques; Manage recipe accuracy and provide operations and the Corporate Chef with current, accurate recipes; Cost and evaluate menus in collaboration with the cost control team; Assist in menu launches and train operations teams on new dishes and menus; Audit food quality across all operations; Audit recipe adherence on a regular basis with the Chief Culinary Officer and the corporate culinary team; Evaluate food products to ensure quality standards are consistently attained; Maintain current knowledge of trends within the F&B market; Interact with Food & Beverage and Operations management; Assist in implementing the Food Matrix with the Menu Coordinator; Work closely with the Menu Analyst, Sourcing Manager, and Menu Coordinator; Support the Corporate Chef and the Executive Chef of Casa Neos on cross-venue culinary initiatives; Attend all required meetings and perform other duties as directed

Requirements

Two- or four-year culinary degree; Minimum 10 years in a kitchen management role as Executive Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume upscale restaurant; Computer proficiency including Excel and Windows; Strong leadership ability with a culinary team; Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skill; Good listening and verbal communication skills; Alert to operational and F&B needs across the venue