Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Charilynn McKennedy
Hampton, Virginia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 166042
Job Summary
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We are seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, inspire a talented kitchen team, and bring innovation and excellence to every plate.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all culinary operations, menu design, and kitchen execution
- Recruit, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team
- Ensure consistent, high-quality food presentation and taste
- Manage budgets, control food & labor costs, and minimize waste
- Oversee compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Build vendor relationships and oversee purchasing/procurement
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Culinary degree + professional certifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader
- Strong culinary, menu development, and food safety knowledge
- Leadership, communication, and organizational excellence
- Experience in high-volume or higher education dining preferred
- Proficiency with culinary software & Microsoft Office
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Campus dining or large-scale hospitality leadership background
- Vendor and contract negotiation expertise
- Strong financial and operational management skills
- Track record of innovation and sustainability in menu design
Perks & Benefits:
- $1,000 sign-on bonus (after 90 days)
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + PTO
- 401(k) with match + Tuition Reimbursement
- Short- & Long-Term Disability + Referral Program
- Pet Insurance & Travel/Entertainment Discounts
- Employee & family meal plan discounts at client locations
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: 166042
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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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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.
