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Executive Chef

New Day Executive Search

Executive Chef

Join a food-driven company where craftsmanship, consistency, and true hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to scratch-made excellence no shortcuts, no compromises and we're searching for an Executive Chef who shares that passion. If you thrive in a high-volume environment and have a passion for incredible scratch cuisine, then we want to talk to you about showcasing your talents!

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with a structured monthly bonus program tied to performance
  • Full company paid health insurance 100%
  • Generous PTO
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group

Requirements & Must-Haves

  • Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume, scratch-made restaurant
  • Proven success managing ordering, labor, scheduling, and back-of-house operations
  • Strong grasp of food safety, sanitation, and health inspection standards
  • Skilled at training and developing teams with clear communication and accountability
  • Comfortable working with an involved ownership team that values structure and performance

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience in multi-unit or structured restaurant groups with established systems
  • Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
  • Professional leadership style with high integrity, composure under pressure, and a "raise the bar" mentality
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential

We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table.

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Vacancy posted 10 hours ago
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