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Executive Chef – French-Inspired Relaunch Opportunity | Savannah, GA
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.
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
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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