Executive Chef

Job Description

NOW HIRING – EXECUTIVE CHEF

DISTRICT FORE | MILWAUKEE’S HISTORIC THIRD WARD

Great Kitchen. Great Team. Creative Freedom. Work-Life Balance.

District Fore is looking for a talented, passionate, and motivated Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who loves creating great food, leading a strong team, and having the freedom to put their own creativity into a menu — without the exhausting 60–70 hour workweeks often associated with the restaurant industry.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DIFFERENT?

● Competitive Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

● Fully Staffed Kitchen: Walk into an established, fully staffed kitchen team. No need to rebuild an entire operation.

● Creative Freedom: We want a chef who brings ideas to the table! Opportunities to develop specials, introduce new dishes, and help shape our evolving menu.

● Work-Life Balance: A very manageable schedule, typically less than 50 hours per week during a normal operating week.

● Established Operation: A well-equipped, functioning kitchen with an existing team and systems in place.

● Fun, High-Energy Environment: A unique sports and entertainment destination featuring golf simulators, electronic darts, major sporting events, and an energetic atmosphere.

● Opportunity to Make an Impact: Bring your culinary personality and leadership to a growing Milwaukee destination.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

● Strong Pizza Knowledge Is a Must! Experience with pizza dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, baking, and consistent execution. Our kitchen features a 72-hour fermented pizza dough.

● Strong culinary background with experience in scratch cooking and high-quality casual dining.

● Creative mindset with a passion for developing menu items, seasonal features, and exciting specials.

● Proven kitchen leadership and the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.

● Strong understanding of food costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and kitchen profitability.

● Ability to maintain quality, consistency, and ticket times during high-volume sporting events.

● High standards for cleanliness, organization, food safety, and presentation.

● A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re looking for more than someone who can run a kitchen.

We want a chef who takes pride in their food, enjoys being creative, knows how to lead people, and wants to be part of something exciting.

Someone who can execute an incredible pizza, develop a signature dish, maintain strong food costs, and create an environment where the kitchen team enjoys coming to work.

You bring the talent, leadership, and creativity. We provide the team, the kitchen, and the opportunity.

COMPENSATION & OPPORTUNITY

Annual Salary: $60,000–$70,000 DOE

Enjoy a competitive salary, a fully staffed kitchen, creative menu opportunities, and a manageable schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.

INTERESTED?

If you’re an experienced chef looking for a refreshing change, a strong existing team, creative freedom, and a schedule that allows you to have a life outside the kitchen, we’d love to talk.

District Fore – Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Send a message to learn more or express your interest.

Come help us take District Fore’s culinary program to the next level!

While we don’t offer additional benefits at this time, District Fore provides a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant sports bar setting where your culinary creations will be the highlight of our guests’ experience. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and delivering exceptional food.

At District Fore, we believe in creating a welcoming and interactive atmosphere for both our guests and our team. Our kitchen is the heart of our sports bar, and we take pride in serving food that’s as fun and exciting as the environment we’ve built. If you’re passionate about food and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, you’ll feel right at home here.

Ready to bring your culinary expertise to District Fore? Apply today and let’s create something amazing together!

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