Rizzo’s on Transit Road | Full-Time
Do you know how to run a great kitchen without making it feel like a reality TV show?
Rizzo’s is looking for an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our Transit Road kitchen. We need someone who takes pride in great food, develops a strong team, stays organized during a rush, and understands that consistency matters just as much as creativity.
This is a working leadership position. You’ll guide the kitchen, maintain food quality, manage costs and inventory, help develop specials, and work alongside your team when service gets busy.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Train, coach, schedule, and motivate the culinary team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
- Oversee food preparation, portioning, recipes, and plating standards
- Manage food ordering, inventory, waste, and kitchen costs
- Work with management on seasonal features, specials, promotions, and events
- Ensure proper food-safety and sanitation procedures are followed
- Help recruit and develop reliable kitchen employees
- Keep service running smoothly during busy nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
- Address problems quickly, professionally, and without losing your cool
- Communicate clearly with front-of-house leadership and restaurant management
- Jump onto the line and lead by example when the team needs support
Who We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as an executive chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, or culinary leader
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, inventory, and cost control
- A confident leader who can hold standards without creating unnecessary drama
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- The ability to train employees and build a dependable kitchen team
- A calm, solutions-focused approach during busy service
- Experience with Italian or Italian-American cuisine is preferred
- Experience in a high-volume restaurant, banquet, or event environment is a plus
- Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and major restaurant events
What Makes This Role Different?
You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of the kitchen, help shape specials and events, and build a team you’re proud to lead.
We’re not looking for someone who wants to stand on the sidelines with a clipboard. We’re looking for a chef who can create structure, maintain high standards, and still jump in beside the team when the tickets start rolling.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Full-time leadership position
- Opportunities to contribute to menu features, events, and restaurant growth
- Support from an independently owned local restaurant group
- Additional benefits and schedule details will be discussed during the interview process
Ready to lead a kitchen where your experience, ideas, and leadership can make a real difference?
Apply with your résumé and a brief introduction telling us about the kitchens you’ve led and the kind of team you want to build.
Rizzo’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
