Executive Chef

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Executive Chef

Evansville, IN
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

We operate an upscale casual restaurant focused on scratch kitchen cuisine. The Executive Chef will lead culinary operations, maintain standards, and develop team talent in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Requirements

  • Senior kitchen leadership experience
  • Upscale casual and scratch kitchen
  • Leadership and financial skills
  • Passion for food and hospitality
  • High-volume environment ability

Qualifications

  • Executive Chef or similar experience
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Knowledge of food cost and safety
  • Team development abilities

Full job description

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to lead our upscale casual, scratch kitchen.

The right chef is passionate about great food, develops strong teams, and knows how to balance quality, consistency, food cost, and labor. We’re looking for a leader who sets high standards, works alongside the team, and creates a positive, accountable kitchen culture.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead, train, and develop the culinary team
  • Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency
  • Oversee scratch preparation and kitchen execution
  • Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste
  • Maintain high sanitation and food-safety standards
  • Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver a great guest experience

What We’re Looking For

  • Executive Chef or strong senior kitchen leadership experience
  • Upscale casual and scratch-kitchen experience
  • Strong leadership and financial skills
  • Passion for food, hospitality, and developing people
  • Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to lead a quality-driven culinary team.


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