Executive Chef
@ Goodwin RecruitingExecutive Chef
About the job
An upscale restaurant looks for an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations, develop staff, control costs, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Requirements
- 4+ years of Executive Chef experience
- High-volume, upscale restaurant experience
- Lead all BOH operations
- Recruit, train, and coach team
- Manage costs and inventory
Qualifications
- Culinary degree preferred
- ServSafe certification required
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays
Full job description
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within an upscale, high-volume, full-service restaurant. This role requires a hands-on leader who can maintain exceptional standards in food quality, consistency, safety, team development, and profitability.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen, developing strong culinary teams, managing costs, and partnering with FOH leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Executive Chef Benefits/Compensation:
- Competitive salary of $90K–$110K plus performance-based bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Weekly pay
- Annual merit increases
Executive Chef Requirements/Responsibilities:
- 4+ years of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager experience
- High-volume, upscale, full-service restaurant experience required
- Lead all BOH operations and culinary staff
- Recruit, train, coach, and retain a high-performing team
- Maintain food quality, presentation, consistency, and brand standards
- Manage labor, food costs, inventory, ordering, and BOH budgets
- Analyze P&L performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Partner with the General Manager and FOH leadership to ensure seamless service
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols
- Culinary degree preferred
- ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain upon hire
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
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