Executive Chef

We are seeking a dynamic and highly hands on Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations within a client facility. This role is ideal for a results-driven, creative, and operationally strong leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences while developing high-performing teams. As Executive Chef, you will play a key role in elevating food quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction , working closely with hospitality leadership to drive a best-in-class culinary program.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead all daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality, consistency, and food safety standards
2. Drive menu development utilizing current vendor partnerships while bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the program
3. Oversee and execute special events and private dining experiences with a high level of detail and creativity
4. Maintain a strong presence on the line , actively cooking and supporting expo during high-volume service periods
5. Recruit, develop, train, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
6. Manage production, inventory, sourcing, and cost controls to ensure operational efficiency
7. Partner with client teams and cross-functional leadership to deliver an outstanding hospitality experience
8. Stay ahead of culinary trends and continuously enhance the program with new concepts and offerings

Role Structure

1. Highly hands-on leadership role with active involvement in daily service
2. Approximately 15 hours per week dedicated to administrative responsibilities , including:
3. Ordering and inventory management
4. Scheduling and labor planning
5. Leadership collaboration and operational strategy

What We’re Looking For

1. 5+ years of culinary experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role (Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef level)
2. Strong culinary foundation with knowledge of diverse cuisines ( ACF/CIA preferred )
3. Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and execute in high-volume environments
4. Experience with menu development, cost control, and special event execution
5. ServSafe certification and strong food safety knowledge
6. Creative, adaptable, and guest-focused with a passion for hospitality
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Executive Chef role where you can combine hands-on culinary leadership with strategic influence , shaping both the guest experience and the future direction of the culinary program.

Infuse Hospitality, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, provides culinary and hospitality solutions for corporate workplaces, specialty venues, and the activation of mixed-use spaces. With a passion for authentic experiences and a commitment to thoughtful innovation, Infuse is redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work, gather, and connect. Infuse currently operates dining locations nationwide. More information about Infuse Hospitality can be found at Infuse Hospitality |Redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work.

Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!