Executive Chef - NSO - Salary to $90,000

Job Description

Job Description

Gecko Hospitality is now searching for an experienced and motivated Executive Chef in the Broomfield area for a new store opening! The ideal Executive Chef is a hands-on, organized leader with strong culinary fundamentals who can drive daily kitchen excellence, develop the team, control food cost and quality, and build scalable systems to support menu innovation and future growth.

About The Company: We bring together bold, creative, and sustainably sourced ingredients to deliver a fresh and exciting take on the sushi experience. Our approach combines inventive flavors with high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are as memorable as they are delicious. Every visit is designed to inspire positive energy, great conversation, and an unforgettable dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all culinary operations, overseeing execution, quality, prep standards, sanitation, and overall BOH performance
• Build, train, and develop the culinary team while driving accountability for consistency, speed, cleanliness, and presentation
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, waste control, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and creating scalable kitchen systems to support future growth
• Operate as a hands-on leader in daily production while maintaining a strategic view of kitchen operations

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: up to $90,000

• Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth Potential
• 401(k)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years current experience as an Executive Chef in an upscale casual or full service restaurant
• Sushi background a plus
• High volume background - must have Executive Chef experience in establishments doing over $3 million in sales per year
• Ability to maintain high levels of food quality, consistency, and hygiene
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Hands-on with hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
• Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed
• Executive Chef candidates must be proficient with financials (P&L's, inventory, food/labor cost, etc.)

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.


Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.


With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.


At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.\r\n \r\nOur professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.\r\n \r\nWith more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.\r\n \r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.