An Executive Chef creates and maintains a restaurant's menu and identity. From recipe development to execution, Executive Chefs take the lead and ensure that food is prepared properly, safely, and tastily. An Executive Chef often manages the kitchen operations of direct reports, like sous chefs and line cooks.
An executive directs, plans, and coordinates operational activities for their organization or company and are normally responsible for devising policies and strategies to meet company goals. Executives often travel to attend meetings and conferences and visit regional, local, national, or international offices.
Executive Chef responsibilities include: