Join Our Team as a Highly Skilled Executive Chef!
Are you a visionary culinary leader with a passion for operational excellence, scratch kitchen mastery, and elevating guest experiences?
KC Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations, drive menu innovation and build an exceptional culinary culture.
If you thrive in a high volume, high standards environment and have both creative passion and sharp business acumen, you may be the perfect candidate for our team!
What You’ll Do
- Culinary Leadership & Innovation: Direct high-level kitchen operations, curate seasonal and event-driven menus, develop recipes, and ensure uncompromising dish presentation and quality standards.
- Team Building & Mentorship: Hire, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous professional growth.
- Operational & Financial Control: Manage food cost percentages, labor budgets, inventory pars, and kitchen efficiency without sacrificing food quality or creative vision.
- Quality & Safety Excellence: Oversee strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, kitchen maintenance, and health department regulations across all stations.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership on catering menus, venue concepts, vendor relationships, and long-term brand growth.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years of executive culinary leadership (Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine) in high-volume, premium dining, hotel, or hospitality group settings.
- Culinary Mastery: Deep technical foundation in scratch cooking, bulk production scaling, menu engineering, and high-end banquet/catering execution.
- Business Acumen: Proven track record of controlling food/labor costs, and optimizing inventory systems.
- Leadership Style: Energetic, fair, and composed under pressure—a true leader who leads by example
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Highly attractive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Paid time off, premium health insurance package
- Creative Freedom: Direct involvement in shaping new concepts, seasonal offerings, and signature menus across our hospitality portfolio.
- Growth & Culture: Supportive leadership team committed to operational resources, work-life balance, and continuous brand expansion.
Ready to Take the Lead?
Submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter to jessica@kc-hospitalitygroup.com or apply directly to this ad!
Our food
We offer a high-end traditional steakhouse experience, in a comfortable and modern environment. Our menu features everything from prime steaks and fresh seafood, to happy hour bar fare.
Salary
$70000.00 - $85000.00 per year
Benefits
Bonus pay, Paid time off, Health insurance
Job Type
Full time
Schedule
10 hour shift, Weekend availability, Holidays