Executive Chef
@ Goodwin RecruitingExecutive Chef
About the job
Join a growing hospitality organization as an Executive Chef, leading upscale restaurant operations, ensuring food quality, guest experience, and regional support. Opportunities for travel and career growth.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of Executive Chef experience
- Leadership abilities and communication skills
- Experience in high-volume upscale restaurants
- Knowledge of food cost and kitchen operations
- Mentoring passion and guest focus
Qualifications
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong food industry knowledge
- Ability to travel regionally
- Excellent communication skills
Full job description
Executive Chef | Upscale Dining | Regional Growth Opportunity
Salary: $115,000–$120,000 + Bonus
Are you a polished culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation restaurant environment? We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef with a true passion for hospitality, exceptional food quality, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing hospitality organization that values leadership, collaboration, and operational excellence. In addition to leading one flagship restaurant, this role may require occasional regional travel to provide culinary leadership and operational support at two additional nearby restaurant locations, making it an ideal opportunity for a chef who enjoys mentoring teams and driving consistency across multiple operations.
Executive Chef Responsibilities
- Lead all daily back-of-house operations with a focus on exceptional execution, profitability, and an outstanding guest experience.
- Foster a culture of teaching, coaching, and continuous development.
- Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and overall kitchen financial performance.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, sanitation, and execution.
- Partner effectively with management, vendors, and culinary teams while leading with integrity and professionalism.
- Inspire and motivate kitchen staff to achieve operational and financial goals.
- Support regional culinary initiatives and provide leadership assistance at two additional restaurant locations as needed.
Executive Chef Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years of progressive Executive Chef experience.
- Proven leadership abilities with excellent communication and follow-through.
- Experience in high-volume, upscale restaurant environments.
- Strong knowledge of food specifications, costing, inventory, and kitchen operations.
- Passion for mentoring teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the region to support additional restaurant locations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $115,000–$120,000
- Performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare package.
- Paid Time Off and vacation.
- Excellent career growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality organization.
- Join a company committed to developing its leaders and promoting from within.
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