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A well-established local concept is seeking a Head Chef to take full ownership of a high-volume, scratch-driven kitchen. This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can execute large functions seamlessly, and is passionate about building and leading high-performing teams.

We’re looking for a chef who leads from the front—someone who is organized, driven, and sets the standard for food quality, consistency, and execution every day.

What You’ll Do

Oversee all back-of-house operations with full accountability for performance
Lead high-volume service and execute large-scale events/functions
Build, train, and develop a strong BOH team and leadership bench
Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and ordering
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment
Partner with FOH leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience

Head Chef Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
Full-service restaurant experience required
Proven success in high-volume operations ($2M+ annual sales)
Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, team-first approach
Results-driven with strong organizational and operational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Passion for hospitality, food quality, and team development

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $75–80K
Comprehensive training and support
Medical and dental benefits
Opportunity to grow with a stable, local brand

If you’re a driven chef looking for a role where you can lead, develop a team, and make a real impact—this is a great opportunity to step into a true leadership position.

JOB ID: 173763

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Nicole Bernard

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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.

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.