Fine Dining Executive Chef
$100k - $110kGoodwin Recruiting
Are you a passionate culinary leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences? An established, fine dining restaurant in the Winston-Salem area is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house operations and continue a tradition of culinary excellence.
This is an opportunity to join a respected restaurant known for outstanding hospitality, premium ingredients, and a loyal guest following. We are looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, maintaining the highest culinary standards, and creating an exceptional team culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Manage food cost, labor cost, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and overall kitchen financial performance.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
- Collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Develop seasonal features and menu enhancements while maintaining the restaurant's culinary identity.
- Oversee banquet, private dining, and special event execution.
- Build strong vendor relationships and ensure consistent product quality.
Qualifications
- Executive Chef experience in a fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or chef-driven concept.
- Strong background in premium steaks, seafood, scratch cooking, and seasonal menu development.
- Proven ability to manage food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional quality.
- Experience leading high-volume dinner service in a polished dining environment.
- Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing future culinary leaders.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Stable career progression with a reputation for building strong kitchen teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $100,000–$110,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates
If you're an Executive Chef who thrives in a hospitality-driven culture and is looking to make a lasting impact with an established fine dining restaurant, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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