Fine Dining Executive Chef

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We are seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of our modern fine-dining French restaurant. This is a rare opportunity to shape a culinary program rooted in precision, seasonality, and elegant execution, guided by French technique and modern sensibilities.

Fine Dining Executive Chef Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $110,000–$125,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Health benefits package
• Paid vacation and scheduled time off
• The chance to define and lead an ambitious fine-dining concept with creative control

Fine Dining Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in a senior culinary leadership role within a Michelin-level fine dining environment
• High-volume kitchen management experience
• Expertise in classical and modern French technique, seasonal sourcing, and refined plating
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and lead a high-performing back-of-house team
• Strong grasp of food and labor cost control, scheduling, and inventory systems
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with a calm and commanding presence during service

Fine Dining Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Culinary Direction: Drive a modern French menu that evolves with the seasons and aligns with the restaurant’s elevated vision
• Systems & Costing: Implement systems for inventory, purchasing, recipe development, and food costing
• Vendor Relations: Oversee and renegotiate vendor partnerships to maintain quality and cost standards
• Financial Accountability: Maintain and improve food and labor cost targets; manage BOH efficiency and spending
• Service Leadership: Lead the kitchen during service with a focus on execution, timing, and precision
• Team Building: Hire, mentor, and manage sous chefs and kitchen staff while fostering a culture of growth and accountability
• Quality Control: Oversee every detail from receiving to prep to plating to ensure consistency and excellence

Ready to create something exceptional? Apply now and bring your expertise to a restaurant designed to set a new standard in modern French dining.

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: 166295

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Elizabeth Wetherhold

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