About Brennan's
One of New Orleans' most celebrated restaurants — a James Beard "Outstanding Restaurant" finalist, Wine Spectator Grand Award winner (2022–2026), and named among the NYT's most exciting restaurants in America. Part of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group.
The Role
Execute contemporary, seasonal dishes with precision and care. Oversee all kitchen stations, jump in wherever needed, and work closely with the Executive Chef Kris Padalino on daily operations, menu planning, recipe development, administrative duties, inventory and cost controls. Supervise, train, coach and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, ware washers, and hourly staff. Maintain standards of cleanliness in our newly renovated, custom kitchen.
What We're Looking For
• 1–2 years of experience in a fine dining kitchen leadership role including banquet operations.
• Advanced cooking technique, egg cookery skills, strong meat and fish fabrication skills, knowledge of baking pastry and a passion for seafood.
• ServeSafe Certified, knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Leads by example, communicates clearly, stays organized, can multitask and works well under pressure.
• Committed to a safe, sanitary, hospitality-first kitchen.
Benefits
• Flexible schedule, generous PTO
• Free parking
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Free shift meals + employee discount across all Ralph Brennan restaurants
• Free mental health resources
• Closed Mardi Gras Day, Christmas Day, and Super Bowl Sunday (if the Saints play)
• $500 referral bonus for both parties payable at completion of training
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Employee discount