Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef / Multi-Unit Kitchen Leader

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Chef to lead and oversee operations for two high-volume kitchens. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven track record of managing busy kitchen environments, developing strong teams, maintaining food quality standards, and controlling operational costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for two high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution across both locations.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff and management teams.
• Create and maintain efficient kitchen systems, procedures, and standards.
• Manage labor scheduling and staffing levels to meet operational demands while maintaining labor cost targets.
• Monitor and control food costs, inventory levels, purchasing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Collaborate with ownership and management teams on menu development, specials, and operational improvements.
• Analyze financial reports and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience in high-volume restaurant, hospitality, or food service operations.
• Previous experience overseeing multiple kitchen locations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor management, scheduling, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated success managing food cost, inventory control, and purchasing programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Requirements

• Open availability and flexibility to support both kitchen locations.
• Proven experience managing high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain high performance standards.
• Strong financial decisions with a focus on labor controls, food cost management, and profitability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation and paid time off.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and dynamic work environment.

If you are a passionate culinary leader with the experience and expertise to successfully manage two high-volume kitchens while driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.