About this role
Executive Chef – Development Opportunity
$85,000–$100,000 Base Salary | Upscale Scratch Kitchen
We are seeking a strong culinary leader for an upscale, high-volume scratch-kitchen restaurant. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or developing Executive Chef who can lead a kitchen and is ready to take the next step into full Executive Chef responsibility. We are looking for someone with a strong restaurant background, good tenure, and the ability to lead people, manage costs, and remain hands-on during service.
What We’re Looking For
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3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
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Current or recent experience in upscale casual, polished casual, steakhouse, or comparable full-service dining
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Strong scratch-kitchen background
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Stable work history with demonstrated progression
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Experience with food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling
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Proven ability to train and develop cooks and culinary leaders
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Comfortable working expo, supporting the line, and leading from the kitchen
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Professional, humble, coachable leadership style
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Ready to grow into full Executive Chef ownership
The Role
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Lead and develop the BOH culinary team
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Maintain food quality, consistency, sanitation, and safety standards
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Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste
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Support hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
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Remain highly visible and hands-on during service
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Partner closely with the General Manager and restaurant leadership
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Learn and execute established recipes, systems, and standards
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Develop into the long-term Executive Chef for the location
Compensation & Benefits
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$85,000–$100,000 base salary
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Medical benefits through United Healthcare
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Paid time off
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2 weeks PTO during Year 1
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3 weeks PTO after Year 2
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Structured leadership training
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Strong internal promotion culture
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Continued advancement opportunities as the company grows
We continue to grow and place a strong emphasis on developing our leadership team internally. If you are already operating as a strong #2 in an upscale scratch kitchen and are ready to take ownership of your own culinary operation, we’d like to speak with you.
Apply today to learn more.
JOB ID: 183537
Charles Frede