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A high-volume, well-regarded fine dining restaurant in Sonoma is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This confidential role will oversee multiple kitchens. We’re looking for a confident, organized leader with a fine dining background who can inspire their team, maintain exceptional quality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a career-defining opportunity for a chef with both vision and grit at a high-profile, well-reviewed restaurant in the heart of wine country, a platform where a talented, ambitious chef can build a name and lead a standout culinary team.

Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary ($130K+ depending on experience)
Bonus
Benefits
PTO

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

Proven experience managing fine dining and high-volume kitchens (200–400+ covers nightly)
Experience overseeing multiple teams or kitchen locations
Ability to lead, train, and mentor Sous Chefs and cooks
Strong organizational skills and experience with kitchen systems and vendor management
Ability to maintain food costs and drive operational profitability
Clear, proactive communicator with FOH/BOH teams
Calm, collaborative leadership style under pressure
Experience creating staffing schedules and conducting staff reviews with written feedback
Ability to manage vendor accounts and ensure timely payments

Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills

Experience in elevated, seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine
Strong financial and analytical skills
Track record of building inclusive, collaborative kitchen cultures
Ability to streamline operations and consolidate teams for efficiency
Experience balancing creativity with operational execution at scale

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: 167389

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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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Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.