Executive Chef - Fine Dining

Goodwin Recruiting

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Executive Chef - Fine Dining

Jacksonville, FL
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Join a growing hospitality company as an Executive Chef leading culinary operations at a premier steakhouse and seafood restaurant. Focus on quality, team development, and culture in a high-performance environment with growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Executive Chef experience in upscale dining
  • Leading teams in high-volume restaurants
  • Managing food cost and profitability
  • Passion for leadership and team building
  • High standards with inspiring presence

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in fine dining
  • Experience managing $8M+ sales
  • Strong financial skills
  • Commitment to excellence

Full job description

Executive Chef

High-Volume Fine Dining Steakhouse & Seafood Concept


Are you a culinary leader who thrives in a high-expectation, high-performance environment?

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day operations of a premier steakhouse and seafood restaurant. This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality company that values excellence, collaboration, and long-term career growth.


More than just running a kitchen, this role is a true leadership partnership. The Executive Chef will work side-by-side with an experienced General Manager to drive guest satisfaction, develop teams, build culture, and elevate overall restaurant performance.


What You'll Do

• Lead all culinary operations while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, consistency, and execution

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing BOH team through coaching, accountability, and leadership

• Partner closely with the General Manager to create a seamless guest experience and strong restaurant culture

• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and overall kitchen profitability

• Ensure flawless execution of premium steaks, seafood, seasonal features, and elevated dining experiences

• Establish and maintain operational systems, training programs, recipes, and quality standards

• Drive continuous improvement while balancing creativity, financial performance, and guest satisfaction


What We're Looking For

• Proven Executive Chef experience in a high-volume upscale dining, fine dining, steakhouse, or seafood-driven environment

• Experience leading teams in restaurants generating $8M+ in annual sales

• Strong financial acumen with a track record of managing food cost, labor, and profitability

• Passion for leadership, team development, and building a culture people want to be part of

• High standards, strong presence, and the ability to inspire excellence from those around you

• Collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to partner with FOH leadership to achieve shared goals


Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a successful and growing restaurant company with long-term career potential

• Work alongside a strong General Manager in a true partnership model

• Lead a respected culinary program centered around premium ingredients and exceptional hospitality

• Influence menu development, systems, culture, and future growth initiatives

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and performance-based incentives

If you're looking for more than just another Executive Chef position and want the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing organization, we'd love to connect.

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