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Fine Dining Executive Chef

$105k - $120k

New Day Executive Search

Executive Chef Newport, RI

Join a respected restaurant group at a flagship, high-volume venue that sets the standard for seafood dining in New England. This is a unique opportunity for an executive chef seeking full ownership of culinary operations in a dynamic, single-unit environment that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. The organization is employee-owned, fostering a collaborative culture and directly rewarding your results.

Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary ($105,000$120,000) plus annual performance bonus up to 20%
  • Quarterly dining allowance ($500)
  • Relocation sign-on bonus available for qualified out-of-area candidates
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Employee ownership opportunities
  • 35% dining discount and exclusive perks at all company locations
  • Employee assistance program and telemedicine access
  • Access to additional voluntary benefits and flexible spending accounts

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 35 years of executive chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant (no less than $10M annual revenue)
  • Extensive background in seafood and coastal cuisine
  • Proven experience leading and developing a BOH team of 50+ employees
  • Demonstrated ownership of menu development and execution of personal culinary vision
  • Strong track record of stable tenure and people leadership within independent or chef-driven concepts
  • Culinary Arts degree preferred; extensive experience considered in lieu

Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills

  • Background in independent or chef-driven concepts
  • Experience with seasonal, scratch cooking
  • Strong financial acumen with a history of successfully managing food and labor costs
  • Familiarity with training and developing a multicultural and diverse team

Executive Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead all back-of-house operations for a high-volume, single-unit, full-service restaurant
  • Set and execute the culinary vision, driving menu development and ensuring consistent quality
  • Own financial performance, managing food and labor costs within budget
  • Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a positive, engaged team culture
  • Oversee kitchen organization, safety, and sanitation standards at all times
  • Direct consistent training to maintain high execution standards
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to create memorable guest experiences

This is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark as a true culinary leader in one of the region's most successful restaurant environments. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates nationwide.

JOB ID: 180965 #post

Phil Arena

New Day Executive Search
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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