Job Overview
Abbracci is a family-owned upscale Italian restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, SC, seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, menu execution, inventory management, and food safety while maintaining our commitment to traditional Italian recipes and warm hospitality.
Our restaurant is known as a scratch kitchen with a commitment to real quality and technique.
Food Program
- House made fresh pasta: Fresh pasta is the cornerstone of our menu and identity. We are making hand formed, cut and extruded pastas.
- Pizza: we make our own dough and cook each pizza to order in a true authentic Italian style in our special spiral oven.
- Commitment to local farms and purveyors: We are using the best local seafood and produce as much as possible and take pride in eating locally (as Italians do.)
Core Responsibilities
- Kitchen Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Menu & Food Quality: Execute classic Italian menus and daily specials with consistent quality, proper plating, and high culinary standards.
- Cost & Inventory Control: Manage food procurement, inventory, and kitchen waste to meet food and labor cost targets.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with local health department regulations.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef, ideally in an Italian or scratch-cooking environment.
- Strong background in cost control, staff management, and inventory systems.
Valid food handler/ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
Salary based on experience. Relocation possible for the right candidate.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience making pasta from scratch.
Work Location: In person
