Beverages, Budgeting, Coaching, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Food Quality, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Restaurant, Sanitation, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
Executive Chef Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who cares deeply about execution, consistency, and building strong teams. You'll work closely with restaurant leadership to set standards, support the kitchen day-to-day, and ensure every service reflects the quality of the food and the people behind it.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen, staying connected to the line, prep, and service flow
- Set and maintain standards for food quality, recipe execution, presentation, and kitchen organization
- Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation at all times
- Oversee labor scheduling, staffing, and productivity to support smooth, efficient service
- Manage par levels, ordering systems, inventory, and waste control to protect food and labor costs
- Support P&L performance through disciplined cost control and budgeting awareness
- Coach, mentor, and develop sous chefs and kitchen staff, building teams that perform and stay
- Work closely with FOH leadership to keep service seamless between the kitchen and dining room
- Partner with leadership to identify operational improvements that support consistency and profitability
- Maintain a working understanding of beverage offerings, including wine, to support menu pairings and the overall guest experience
- Lead by example in the kitchen, setting the tone for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale to fine, or polished dining restaurant
- Strong background in scratch cooking within a corporate restaurant environment ($6M+ annual revenue)
- 3+ years of stable, progressive experience in an Executive Chef role
- Hands-on BOH leadership with experience managing food cost, labor, and P&L performance
- Comfort working within corporate systems and established operating standards
- A calm, steady leader who solves problems in the moment and keeps the kitchen moving
- A chef who values consistency, team development, and long-term success over short-term wins
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Health insurance
- Additional company and culture-related perks
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