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Executive Chef - Piatti SeattlePiatti Seattle in UVillage is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and uphold the standard of consistency and hospitality that defines Piatti. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes pride in running a tight, well-organized kitchen - true to the recipe, true to the presentation, every time. This position requires an open and flexible schedule to be able to work AM and PM shifts, weekends and holidays. A LITTLE ABOUT USEstablished in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian restaurant offering Italian cuisine, finely-crafted, with authenticity. The soul of the menu is our house-made pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand every day. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and a gourmet takeaway experience. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.Piatti is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern California-based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants and provides industry-tailored financial, design, and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design-driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale and that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.Palisades Hospitality offers the following benefits for eligible full-time employees: Health: Medical allowance, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation, Voluntary Benefits Center for ancillary coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident insurance plus many more!Retirement: 401(k) Retirement savings program available for all full- and part-time employees over the age of 21Perks: Management gets 2 weeks vacation. All employees are eligible for a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years. WHAT YOU'LL DO AS EXECUTIVE CHEFAs Executive Chef, you own the kitchen - its standards, its people, and its execution. Your job is to protect consistency across every shift, every plate, and every event, and to build a team that holds itself to that same standard.Key responsibilities include:Leading and managing all BOH operations, ensuring every recipe, plating standard, and kitchen procedure is followed exactly as writtenDirectly supervising kitchen leadership and staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance managementPlanning and executing events and banquet production, ensuring consistency and quality at scaleManaging ordering, inventory, food cost, and kitchen labor within Piatti systemsMaintaining accurate recipe and cost data, and ensuring the kitchen operates within budgetUpholding strict sanitation and food safety standards, and ensuring full compliance across the teamWorking closely with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless guest experienceServing as a steady, hands-on presence on the line and stepping in wherever needed to protect the standardRepresenting Piatti's culture of hospitality - leading by example, not by exceptionARE YOU THE EXECUTIVE CHEF WE'RE LOOKING FOR?We're looking for a kitchen leader who values structure, consistency, and hospitality over improvisation - someone who protects the recipe and the standard rather than reinventing it. You should bring:3+ years of experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a full-service, high-volume kitchenProven experience planning and executing events and banquet productionStrong, consistent sanitation habits and a firm command of food safety standardsA genuine respect for systems, structure, and standards - someone who leads with organization and disciplineStrong financial acumen, including food cost management, budgeting, and labor controlComputer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using inventory, ordering, recipe-costing, and scheduling systemsStrong leadership skills: the ability to build, train, and hold a team accountableExcellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressureA collaborative approach, working closely with vendors, front-of-house leadership, and ownershipA genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience, not just culinary output