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Join a high-level, dinner-focused kitchen where creativity, structure, and leadership come together to deliver an exceptional culinary experience. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-supported operation while working alongside a visionary culinary leader.

Senior Chef de Cuisine Benefits and Compensation:

Competitive salary (DOE)
Health insurance
401(k)
Dining discounts
Consistent scheduling with two set days off
Strong work-life balance culture (no unnecessary late nights)
Growth opportunities as the concept expands

Senior Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications:

Proven leadership experience in a high-standard, dinner-focused kitchen
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a full BOH team through service
Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience managing food cost, inventory, and waste
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to remain calm, composed, and decisive during high-pressure service periods

Must Haves:

Hands-on leadership style — actively running the line and setting the tone during service
Experience building schedules, managing labor, and developing team performance
Strong systems mindset — ability to improve kitchen flow, prep systems, and operational efficiency
Track record of maintaining consistency, quality, and execution standards across all dishes
Ability to collaborate with executive leadership on menu development and operational improvements

Senior Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills:

Experience working in chef-driven or concept-focused restaurants
Exposure to menu development, tastings, and R&D collaboration
Experience opening new restaurants or scaling kitchen operations
Strong mentorship background with success developing sous chefs and future leaders
Passion for hospitality, team culture, and long-term career growth

JOB ID: 173920

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Vincent Frankowski

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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.