Regional Executive Chef - Fine Dining

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Executive Chef – Fine Dining

Locations: Phoenix, AZ & Dallas, TX
Salary: $140,000–$160,000
Relocation Candidates Welcome

We are seeking an accomplished Regional Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple upscale, high-volume restaurants in the Phoenix and Dallas markets .

Fine-dining experience is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations across multiple locations
• Lead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs and culinary teams
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and overall kitchen performance
• Support menu development and culinary innovation
• Partner with operations leadership to drive profitability and guest satisfaction
• Support new openings and continued growth

Qualifications

• Executive Chef, Regional Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, or Culinary Director experience
• Strong fine-dining restaurant background required
• Multi-unit culinary leadership experience preferred
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience
• Strong financial and operational knowledge
• Proven ability to develop high-performing culinary teams
• Ability to travel between locations

Compensation

$140,000–$160,000 + Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned fine-dining culinary leader to join a growing restaurant group with significant opportunity for impact and advancement.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.