Senior Executive Chef

With Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Executive Chef to lead and elevate our Culinary Operations across multiple outlets and locations. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our global culinary vision, overseeing every aspect of kitchen operations, and ensuring an uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation, and hospitality. As Senior Executive Chef, you will set strategic direction, cultivate and mentor exceptional kitchen leadership talent, and drive operational excellence through refined systems and financial discipline. You will inspire and empower multi-unit culinary teams to create extraordinary guest experiences while optimizing performance, efficiency, and culinary mastery. As a key leader within RH, you will collaborate cross-functionally across global and gallery leadership to enhance business success and reinforce our culture.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead and develop Culinary Team Members and Kitchen Leaders across multiple outlets with a people-first mindset, providing structured training, mentorship, and in-the-moment coaching to uphold RH’s culinary standards and support professional growth

- Define and guide the strategic direction of kitchen teams by overseeing recruitment, hiring, and onboarding to build high-performing teams aligned with RH’s vision across multiple outlets

- Own and optimize RH’s vision, strategy, and financial performance by setting labor and food cost goals, leading inventory control, managing expense forecasting, and implementing revenue-maximizing strategies across culinary operations

- Collaborate with Senior and Gallery Leadership—both on-property and across the global organization—to contribute to daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives

- Elevate and refine culinary service execution, conducting detailed line checks, ensuring flawless food preparation, and overseeing seamless expediting to maintain world-class culinary experiences across all outlets

- Mentor and empower Kitchen Leadership teams, setting measurable goals, driving continuous innovation, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence

- Ensure strict adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards across all culinary operations, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and operational excellence

- Document key updates, performance metrics, and strategic insights to ensure alignment across leadership and support ongoing operational standards

OUR REQUIREMENTS

- 5+ years of senior culinary leadership experience in high-volume, multi-unit, or luxury full-service restaurant environments

- Demonstrated success in managing multi-outlet financial performance, including labor and food cost optimization, inventory controls, and strategic resource allocation

- Advanced culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques, food preparation, menu execution, and high-level cooking standards

- Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or equivalent inventory management software), Micros POS (or equivalent), and professional communication tools

- Proven ability to work autonomously, make strategic decisions, and collaborate seamlessly across all levels of leadership

- Flexibility to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays, with occasional travel required

OUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs (25 kg) using appropriate equipment and techniques

- Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods in a dynamic commercial kitchen environment

- Unwavering commitment to safety and sanitation practices in high-volume kitchen operations