Executive Chef | Regional Restaurant Group | $60-70k | Davenport IA

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef in Davenport, IA

Independent Restaurant Group.

Salary to $60-70k (relocation for the right candidate)

We are seeking someone with experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager with at least 3 years’ experience operating a full service kitchen for our Davenport, IA location. Our company operates in a quality-focused and guest-oriented environment . As the Executive Chef, you will be part of a team sharing a goal and vision dedicated to growth and success. Our goal is to establish a unique presence and personality in the community. Having a great team of leaders will play a large part in achieving this goal. We believe your career should be about new experiences, trying new stuff, learning and being inventive. We take huge pride in the meals we serve and the hospitality we give, all while making our guests feel right at home, just like family! If you are an Executive Chef who possesses positive and proper team spirit, good people handling techniques and an outstanding work ethic, we would like to meet you! Apply today for our Davenport, IA position

Position Summary:

Run shift with primary responsibility for the back of the house staff delivering outstanding food in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

§ Schedule shifts properly to ensure staffing levels to meet guest demands

§ Use the labor scheduling matrix to assist in the scheduling process

§ Supervise line, prep, dish washing staff

§ Participate in the hiring process

§ Assess and review staff performance and ensure the maintenance of personnel records

§ Communicate effectively to staff and executive team members

§ Implement staff incentive programs

§ Ensure good safety practices of staff members and guests

§ Maintain proper emergency and security procedures

§ Follow through on guest complaints, respond quickly and take corrective actions

§ Communicate with executive team members in executive meetings

§ Work with the front of the house to ensure food quality, ticket times etc.

§ Prepare monthly inventory

§ Control food costs to maintain "ideal" level

§ Work with food distributors for best pricing and food quality

§ Maintain standards for food quality, presentation, recipe adherence, kitchen cleanliness

§ Continue professional development

Skills Needed:

§ Ability to work well in a high-volume environment

§ Strong communication skills

Team player

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.

With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.

At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.\r\n \r\nOur professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.\r\n \r\nWith more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.\r\n \r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.