Executive Chef
About the job
We are looking for an experienced, strong leadership, and structured Executive Chef (m/f/d) for our client – a modern restaurant group with three successful locations and a central production kitchen in Vienna.
The concept combines modern Easy Dining with authentic Mexican cuisine – clear, efficient, and full of flavor.
Your responsibilities:
- Creative and targeted development of an urban, trend-conscious Mexican kitchen – focusing on distinctive dishes in the Easy Dining style with character and recognition value
- Overall responsibility for 4 kitchens, including the central production structure Leadership and development of kitchen chiefs, cooks, and dishwashers (approx. 40 employees in total)
- Control and optimization of goods usage, food cost, and inventory management
- Responsibility for contact and selection of central suppliers
- Optimization of processes between production, locations, and service
- Training of new employees and ensuring quality standards
- Close cooperation with management
What we offer:
- Three established restaurants (average 110 seats and 300-400 guests daily) plus a production kitchen with well-established processes and growth potential
- A modern gastronomy concept that is constantly evolving – easy dining, efficient, yet high quality
- Freedom to create new dishes that develop our brand and clearly fit our concept
- A strong management team that supports you
- Fair salary + bonus model + development opportunities
- Accommodation options & relocation support, if desired
- A professional environment focused on structure, quality, and team culture
- Accommodation options & relocation support, if desired
- Department: F&B kitchen
About you
- Several years of experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-volume or multi-unit operations
- Strong leadership skills – you build teams, not break them down
- Passion for authentic Mexican cuisine with a professional approach
- Structured and proactive working style – you think in solutions, not problems
- Experience with cost calculation, inventory management, and supplier coordination
- Confident communication skills – able to interact professionally with management, suppliers, and team alike
- Ideally, EU work permit
- Language required: English. Spanish is a plus
The company
We bring authentic Mexican flavors together with contemporary culinary trends and urban lifestyle.
Our kitchen is driven by fresh, seasonal ingredients and a deep passion for the craft of gastronomy.
Alongside beloved Mexican classics, we offer creative reinterpretations and exciting culinary fusions — from Birria Ramen and diverse Tacos to refined Enchiladas, our menu is packed with highlights that inspire and delight.