Executive Chef
$90k - $95kGoodwin Recruiting
Executive Chef
South Portland, ME | $90,000$95,000
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a high-volume, full-service restaurant. This is a key leadership role offering significant culinary autonomy, creative freedom, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the operation.
Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the culinary team, including a Chef de Cuisine and 23 Sous Chefs.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on menu development and culinary strategy.
- Create rotating two-week specials with full creative control to drive sales and test future menu items.
- Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen efficiency.
- Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and develop culinary staff.
- Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless operations.
Qualifications
- Proven Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or senior culinary leadership experience.
- Strong team-building and kitchen management skills.
- Experience managing food and labor costs.
- Creative approach to menu development and specials.
- Strong understanding of high-volume restaurant operations.
- Hands-on leadership style with a passion for quality and hospitality.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000$95,000+ base salary
- Up to $17,000 annual bonus potential
- Full benefits
- Significant culinary autonomy and creative control
- Retirement plan with match
- Parking
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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