Job Description
Position: Multi-Unit Chef de Cuisine Company: Alessandro’s Restaurant Group Locations: Wayne, PA • Bryn Mawr, PA • Greater Main Line Area Reports To: Chef-Owner, Alex Fiorello Alessandro’s Restaurant Group is looking for a highly capable Multi-Unit Chef de Cuisine to help lead and organize culinary operations across three locations. This role works directly with the chef-owner and plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of the cuisine while building the systems and leadership structure needed to scale the brand. This is not just a cooking job. It’s a leadership role for a chef who understands that great restaurants run on discipline, organization, and clear systems , not just talent on the line. What You’ll Do Culinary Leadership Execute and uphold the culinary vision of Chef Alex across all locations Maintain consistency in recipes, technique, plating, and quality standards Lead menu implementation, seasonal changes, and product development Train and mentor sous chefs and kitchen leadership teams Systems & Organization Implement and maintain clear kitchen systems across all units including: Prep systems Inventory and ordering procedures Recipe documentation and costing Station organization and line standards Build scalable kitchen structures that improve efficiency and reduce waste Team Management Develop and lead strong kitchen teams at each location Set clear expectations for accountability, performance, and professionalism Conduct regular training, coaching, and performance development Assist in hiring, onboarding, and building leadership within the kitchens Operational Oversight Monitor food cost and kitchen financial performance Ensure strong vendor relationships and proper purchasing procedures Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and organization Work closely with operations leadership to ensure kitchens support service excellence What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a high-quality restaurant environment Strong ability to build and implement kitchen systems and structure Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Natural leadership ability with a focus on developing teams, not just managing them Deep understanding of Italian cuisine and technique preferred Experience managing multiple kitchens or high-volume operations is a major plus Ability to balance creativity with disciplined execution The Right Candidate The right chef for this role is someone who understands that great restaurants are built through structure and leadership . You care about craft, but you also care about prep lists, ordering systems, inventory accuracy, and developing the next generation of cooks. You’re as comfortable building systems and coaching chefs as you are running a service. What We Offer Competitive salary Performance-based bonus potential Opportunity to work directly with a chef-owner in a growing restaurant group Significant growth potential as the brand expands More detail about Alessandro's Wood Fired, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/904472-alessandros-wood-fired