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A small but mighty organization is searching for a hands-on, creative Head Chef to lead our passionate culinary team. This is an incredible opportunity for a rising chef who wants the freedom to shape a menu, work with fresh ingredients, and take full ownership of a kitchen — without the chaos of a massive operation.

If you’re a chef who loves being on the line, experimenting with flavors, and leading by example, this is your chance to make your mark!

What You’ll Do

Lead daily kitchen operations in a hands-on, collaborative environment
Develop seasonal menus, weekly specials, and creative new dishes
Cook side-by-side with your team — no office-only chefs here
Maintain high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
Oversee inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization
Train and guide a small, committed culinary staff
Build strong relationships with members through great food and service

What We’re Looking For

Full-service restaurant experience is required
Strong scratch-cooking abilities and true culinary creativity
A chef who thrives on the line and enjoys being deeply involved in the cooking
Ability to run a small team with a calm, steady leadership style
Someone eager to grow their career and take full ownership of a kitchen
Culinary school grads with 1–5 years of experience encouraged to apply
The right attitude matters more than a long résumé — passion beats ego here

Why You’ll Love It Here

Real creative freedom to build your own menus
Supportive leadership that wants you to succeed
Work/life balance not found in most restaurants
A tight-knit team, loyal membership, and a beautiful setting in Athens, Ohio
A chance to truly shape the culinary identity of the club

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: 168190

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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.