Corporate Executive Chef

Corporate Executive Chef
Hightop Hospitality | Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN

Hightop Hospitality is a growing restaurant, catering, and events group based in the Twin Cities, and we’re looking for an experienced Corporate Executive Chef to join our team. This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader who enjoys working across multiple concepts, building teams, and driving consistency and quality at every level. You’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations, developing people, and shaping our menus and culinary direction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support kitchen operations across multiple restaurant locations
• Train, coach, and develop Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and BOH teams
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and brand standards are met across all concepts
• Partner on menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal updates
• Help manage and improve food cost, labor, and overall kitchen performance
• Support new restaurant openings, including training and launch execution
• Assist with catering and event execution as needed
• Maintain strong standards around food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Use data and reporting to help improve efficiency and profitability

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or Corporate Chef
• 2 + years of multi-unit or regional culinary leadership (highly preferred)
• Proven success in high-volume, full-service restaurants or hospitality groups
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations
• Deep knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and kitchen best practices
• A proven leader who can build, coach, and motivate teams
• Storng communication and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly (MN, WI, AZ, SD) and work flexible schedules
• ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health and dental insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability + life insurance
• PTO package
• Company laptop + cell phone stipend

About Us

Hightop Hospitality is a collection of restaurant, catering, and event venue brands focused on great food, strong teams, and genuine hospitality. We’re continuing to grow and are looking for leaders who want to grow with us.

Learn more at www.hightophospitality.com.