Executive Kitchen Manager
Recruiting Partner: Anita Moren
Phoenix, Arizona | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $85,000 to $95,000 | Job ID: 163036
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We’re recruiting for a high-impact Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with strong support from ownership and room to grow within an established, respected brand.
Executive Kitchen Manager – Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and employee dining discounts
- Clear path for growth and development with a supportive leadership team
Executive Kitchen Manager Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior BOH leadership role (Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager)
- Proven track record in high-volume, full-service restaurant environments
- Strong financial management skills—P&L, labor cost, food cost, and inventory control
- ServSafe certified; full availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Executive Kitchen Manager – Preferred Background & Skills:
- Experience in scratch kitchens with structured systems and processes as you will lead kitchen operations with a strong on-the-line presence during peak hours
- Proven ability to build a high-performance team culture rooted in respect and discipline
- Strong vendor management skills and ordering accuracy
- Calm, solution-driven leadership style with excellent communication skills
- Partner closely with FOH leadership to deliver seamless guest experiences
- Uphold consistency in recipe adherence, portion control, and plating standards
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 163036
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Anita Moren
Senior Recruiting Partner & Development Coach
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
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Senior Recruiting Partner & Development Coach
