Excutive Chef

Job Description

Executive Chef

Casual Theme/Full Service Restaurant

Are you an experienced Executive Chef ready to lead culinary operations and help shape the future of a growing hospitality group? This opportunity is with an established full-service restaurant focused on quality cuisine, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The Executive Chef will oversee kitchen performance, financial controls, team development, and operational systems. This leadership-focused role is approximately 70% management and administration and 30% hands-on cooking. The position also offers opportunities to develop catering operations and support future growth. The culture values accountability, teamwork, and strong leadership. The ideal candidate will bring financial discipline, culinary expertise, and a passion for developing people. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, apply today!

Title of Position: Executive Chef

Job Description: The Executive Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations while partnering with restaurant leadership to improve performance and profitability. This role will hire, train, coach, and develop culinary teams while building future kitchen leaders. Responsibilities include managing food and labor costs, kitchen P&L, inventory, purchasing, and recipe costing. The Executive Chef will establish standardized recipes, training programs, and efficient kitchen procedures. This position will also lead menu development and help build a profitable catering and events program. Weekly performance metrics will guide operational improvements and accountability. The Executive Chef will maintain food safety standards and support hands-on cooking during key service periods.

Benefits

· Competitive Starting Salary

Qualifications

· 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience, including 2+ years as Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or multi-unit culinary leader

· Proven ability to train, coach, and develop culinary teams

· Strong knowledge of kitchen P&L, food and labor costs, inventory, and recipe costing

· Experience developing standardized recipes, SOPs, and training systems

· Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

· ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent required

· Catering experience, EOS familiarity, and restaurant management software knowledge preferred

· Willingness to relocate if not local

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