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Executive Chef

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Confidential Search Executive Chef | Dania Beach, FL

A popular, high-volume coastal restaurant is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a vibrant waterfront setting. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee a busy scratch kitchen, develop a strong culinary team, and maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and execution. The ideal candidate brings strong seafood experience, financial discipline, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences.

Executive Chef Compensation and Benefits

  • Ability to lead the kitchen of a very popular property
  • Generous H/D/V packages
  • Great bonus potential
  • Stability and growth that comes with a multi-concept/multi-state group

Executive Chef Requirements and Qualifications

  • 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, including Executive Chef
  • Strong background in high-volume, full-service restaurants with scratch-kitchen operations
  • Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams
  • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen profitability

Executive Chef Preferred Background and Skills

  • Experience in waterfront, seafood-focused, coastal, or upscale casual restaurant concepts
  • Strong knowledge of fresh seafood, proteins, sauces, and high-quality food preparation
  • Track record of maintaining food quality, presentation, and consistency during high-volume service
  • Hands-on leadership style with a focus on kitchen organization, accountability, food safety, and team development
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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