Executive Chef

Jake's Unlimited | Mesa, Arizona

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

Lead the Culinary Experience at Jake's Unlimited

Jake's Unlimited is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead and elevate our culinary operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional food, and creating memorable guest experiences. You'll oversee every aspect of our kitchen operation—from restaurant service and catering to birthday celebrations, banquets, and corporate events—while helping shape the future of one of Arizona's premier hospitality destinations.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, developing people, and delivering consistently outstanding food, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As Executive Chef, you'll provide leadership for all culinary operations, including:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure exceptional food quality and consistency
• Develop, coach, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
• Execute and continuously refine our culinary program and operating standards
• Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Oversee restaurant service, catering, banquets, birthday parties, and special events
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Partner with senior leadership to improve operations and drive financial performance
• Build a positive, accountable, and team-focused kitchen culture
• Lead the development and rollout of a new a la carte menu and premium catering menu in partnership with senior leadership and our culinary team  

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Culinary Manager, or similar leadership experience
• Strong scratch kitchen background
• Experience leading high-volume, made-to-order kitchen operations
• Proven success managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Experience with catering, banquets, hospitality, or multi-concept food operations is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• $75,000–$95,000 annual salary DOE
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary shift meals
• Complimentary guest passes
• Employee discounts
• Professional growth opportunities
• A collaborative leadership team committed to excellence

Why Jake's Unlimited?

At Jake's Unlimited, food is an essential part of the guest experience.

Our culinary team serves restaurant guests, private events, birthday celebrations, corporate functions, and catered events with a commitment to quality, consistency, and exceptional hospitality. We're investing in the future of our food and beverage program and are looking for a leader who shares our passion for excellence.

This is more than an Executive Chef position—it's an opportunity to lead a talented team, influence the future of our culinary operation, and make a lasting impact on an organization committed to continuous growth.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and build something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!