Executive Chef

Executive Chef – French-Inspired Relaunch Opportunity | Savannah, GA About the Opportunity An established, well-regarded restaurant in the heart of Savannah is preparing for an exciting full relaunch as a French-inspired lunch and dinner destination. We’re seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead this transformation. This is a rare chance to take an existing concept and reimagine it with your culinary vision, backed by ownership and full creative freedom. The Role This is not a maintenance role—this is a build, create, and lead opportunity. As Executive Chef, you will: Design and execute a completely refreshed French-inspired menu for both lunch and dinner Help define the culinary identity and brand direction of the restaurant Bring a strong foundation in classical French techniques to elevate the menu Build systems, standards, and kitchen culture from the ground up Source ingredients, establish vendor relationships, and control costs Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team Partner with ownership on concept positioning, presentation, and guest experience What Makes This Different True creative freedom—ownership wants your vision Opportunity to put your stamp on a Savannah restaurant relaunch with a French-inspired identity Balanced focus on quality, profitability, and brand storytelling Ability to shape everything from menu to plating to kitchen structure Ideal Background Executive Chef or strong Chef de Cuisine ready to step up Must have a background in classical French techniques (sauces, butchery, fundamentals) Experience in from-scratch, quality-driven kitchens Comfortable with both refined casual and elevated dining Strong understanding of seasonality, menu development, and cost controls Leadership style that builds accountability, culture, and consistency What We’re Looking For A chef who wants ownership of their craft Someone excited by building something—not just running it Equal parts creative and operationally sound Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) Performance-based incentives Benefits package Great room for growth #J-18808-Ljbffr