Executive Tasting Menu Chef

Executive Tasting Menu Chef

This is a rare opportunity for a highly skilled chef to lead an intimate, creatively driven tasting menu experience in a beautifully designed private dining environment. The role is built for someone who values craftsmanship, flexibility, and the opportunity to cook at a very high level without the grind of a traditional restaurant operation.

Executive Tasting Menu Chef Benefits and Compensation

• Flexible schedule with a creative, chef-driven environment
• Opportunity to travel, stage, or take extended unpaid sabbaticals without losing the role
• Support from an existing production kitchen team and dedicated pastry support

Executive Tasting Menu Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong fine dining background with exceptional cooking fundamentals
• Experience executing multi-course tasting menus with precision and consistency
• Ability to independently create and execute refined seasonal menus
• Comfortable leading intimate dinner services with high guest interaction and elevated hospitality standards

Must Haves

• Execute an 8-course tasting menu experience for approximately 10 guests per evening
• Manage 1–2 dedicated prep days and oversee all mise en place for nightly services
• Maintain exceptionally high culinary standards with a strong focus on detail, pacing, and presentation
• Collaborate closely with pastry and production support teams to deliver a seamless dining experience

Executive Tasting Menu Chef Preferred Background & Skills

• Classical fine dining training or Michelin-level kitchen exposure strongly preferred
• Creativity balanced with strong technical execution and discipline
• Passion for hospitality, storytelling through food, and intimate guest experiences
• Candidates who value artistic freedom, flexibility, and long-term creative fulfillment over high-volume operations