Executive Chef

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team and oversee our fine-dining restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a strong culinary background, and the ability to lead and motivate a team of culinary professionals to deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute creative and innovative menus that showcase the best in fine dining cuisine, using high-quality ingredients and modern culinary techniques.
• Train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they are performing to the highest standards and adhering to all food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to ensure that the kitchen operates within budget and meets financial targets.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that the restaurant provides a seamless and memorable dining experience for guests.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, encouraging teamwork, creativity and a passion for excellence.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and ingredients to continually improve the quality of our menu offerings and guest experience.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a fine dining establishment, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience, with a strong knowledge of classical culinary techniques and modern cooking methods.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of culinary professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, staff, and management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations, as well as proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
• Strong creativity and innovation skills, with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.

If you are an ambitious and talented Executive Chef with a passion for fine dining, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within our organization.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & 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.