Fine Dining Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Tom Yengo

Brentwood, Tennessee | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $100,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 158792

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Fine Dining Executive Chef

A well-established, high-volume modern steakhouse is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead a bustling kitchen known for its exceptional steaks and refined dining experience. This role is ideal for a chef with deep expertise in classic steakhouse fare, strong operational acumen, and a modern approach to team leadership and high-level culinary execution.

Fine Dining Executive Chef Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated mastery in butchery and protein cookery
  • Minimum 5 years in a top kitchen leadership role (Executive Chef or comparable)
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-end restaurant environments
  • Team-focused leader with the ability to inspire and coach
  • Creative problem-solver with a hands-on management style

Fine Dining Executive Chef Duties:

  • Oversee all kitchen operations and maintain a positive, team-oriented culture
  • Drive cost control, labor efficiency, and culinary standards
  • Guide and mentor staff through consistent training and feedback
  • Ensure excellence in food presentation, production, and sanitation
  • Foster clear communication across all departments and with guests

Fine Dining Executive Chef Perks:

  • Health benefits with 80% employer contribution
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • Complimentary on-site parking
  • Relocation support available

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: 158792

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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.

Tom Yengo

Senior Recruiting Partner

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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.

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Senior Recruiting Partner