Executive Chef
$80k - $90kNew Day Executive Search
Executive Chef
Full-Time | Upscale, Chef-Driven Restaurant Group
Established and growing, locally owned group with a passion for people and fresh ingredients with truly scratch kitchens is looking for a high-caliber Executive Chef. This is a fully engaged role with full immersion in all aspects of kitchen operations. Strong leaders with traditional culinary techniques who care about culture and people will be considered. Backgrounds in Contract Food Service, Clubs, consulting, or Hotel Task Force are not a match for this role. Traditional Full Service, upscale, ala-carte kitchen experience is a must.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a back-of-house team of 25-30 team members
- Work side-by-side with the BOH team to drive daily kitchen operations
- Be a visible leader on the line during service —this is a hands-on role
- Ensure consistency in food quality, execution, and presentation
- Train, coach, and develop team members
- Support menu execution and contribute ideas for seasonal offerings
- Use Toast for menu updates and onboarding related functions within the restaurant
- Maintain awareness of food cost and operational efficiency
Qualifications
Technical Experience:
- Background in scratch kitchens (upscale casual or fine dining preferred)
- Strong knife skills and butchery experience
- Experience in high-volume, high-standard environments
- Ability to perform in an open kitchen setting
- Toast & Restaurant 365 preferred
Leadership & Mindset:
- Leads with ownership and accountability
- Brings solutions—not just problems
- Maintains composure under pressure
- Strong communicator with a team-first mentality
- Looking for long-term growth, not just the next job
Benefits and Compensation:
- $80k-$90k + generous, attainable bonus
- Healthcare coverage
- Creativity encouraged
- Dining perks
- People-focused culture that is expanding; career growth opportunities
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