Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Company: Hakuna Hospitality Group
Concept: Modern Mexican Gastropub with craft cocktails and bold flavors
Del Pez is not your average Mexican restaurant — it’s a celebration of tacos, tequila, and togetherness.
Del Pez blends Latin flair with creative cuisine and a vibrant social vibe. Our space hums with energy, our cocktails tell stories, and our kitchen is where flavor takes center stage.
We’re part of Hakuna Hospitality Group, a growing restaurant family. We believe food should connect, inspire, and make people feel alive.
The RoleWe’re searching for a dynamic Executive Chef to lead our culinary vision at Del Pez. This is more than a kitchen position — it’s a chance to shape a culture of passion, precision, and creativity.
You’ll oversee all back-of-house operations, mentor an ambitious culinary team, and craft menus that excite our guests while keeping operations sharp and efficient.
Responsibilities-
Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and consistency.
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Develop menus that celebrate modern Mexican flavors with local influences.
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Oversee ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to manage food costs and quality.
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Maintain the highest standards for sanitation, organization, and safety.
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Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development and seasonal features.
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Uphold a kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect, and pride.
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5+ years of experience as an Executive or Senior Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
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Strong leadership and communication skills.
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Passionate about bold flavors, plating, and guest experience.
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Business-minded — you understand cost control, labor management, and operational excellence.
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Creative, adaptable, and driven by hospitality.
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Competitive salary + performance bonus potential
- Access to 401k plan
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Access to Health insurance, dental, vision, short term disability and paid time off
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Opportunities for growth across Hakuna Hospitality concepts
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Supportive leadership that encourages creativity and autonomy
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A culture that celebrates teamwork, innovation, and fun
If you’re ready to bring your fire to the line and help lead Delaware’s most exciting gastropub, we’d love to meet you.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Mentoring
Menu innovation
Inventory Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Quality Control
Operational Efficiency
Team Building
Culinary Creativity
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Del Pez Mexican Gastropub is a casual, fun, exciting gathering place, created by passionate food professionals. We are all about creating a memorable dining experience for our guests through the passion, knowledge, and kindness of our employees.
Each guest that enters Del Pez encounters the highest level of hospitality the Hakuna group strives for. Upon arrival, the vibrancy of music and décor are complemented by the simplicity of a modern and impressive bar - loaded with house-infused tequilas and relevant craft beers.
All dishes and daily specials are designed to complement the simplicity of the restaurant. The bold Mexican flavors are carefully fused into our dishes to give people a different approach on modern Mexican food and pub fare. The energetic environment, attention to detail, creative presentation, excellent service, and most importantly, delicious cuisine and margaritas, make for a memorable experience for our guests; one they will want to recreate again and again.
Our people
• We are constantly looking for “Leaders in the Making”, passionate individuals who love serving and impressing others.
• We work with people that are self-aware, respectful, caring, have a natural inclination for learning and strive for excellence.
• Employees are our number one priority; followed by our guests, our providers, our community and our bottom line… In that order.
If you are looking for a place that will give you the tools to succeed at your job, will encourage you to be the best you can and will create opportunities for your professional development… then Del Pez is for you.
Come in, apply, get to know us. We would love to meet you.
