Multi-Unit Assistant Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Amber Gehringer

Buffalo, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $58,000 to $71,300 | Job ID: 159789

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We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced culinary leader to step into a newly created Assistant Executive Chef role. This position will support operations across three campus dining locations, working closely with culinary teams to ensure excellence in both execution and service.

If you’re a collaborative leader with a passion for food, training, and operational success—we’d love to connect. Apply today!

Multi-Unit Assistant Executive Chef Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction to Chef Managers across multiple sites
Ensure consistent execution of recipes, safety standards, and food quality
Oversee team training and ongoing development of kitchen staff
Maintain and elevate quality and compliance across both contract and retail dining programs
Support innovation and operations in a test kitchen environment

Multi-Unit Assistant Executive Chef Requirements:

Formal culinary education (Associate’s Degree or higher)
Minimum 2 years of experience in high-volume culinary operations
Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
Experience with digital/menu management systems is a plus
Must be flexible to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays (approx. 50 hours/week)

Multi-Unit Assistant Executive Chef Benefits:

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits and paid time off
Strong company culture with an emphasis on team support and growth

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: 159789

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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.