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Executive Chef – French-Inspired Relaunch Opportunity | Savannah, GA

About the Opportunity

An established, well-regarded restaurant in the heart of Savannah is preparing for an exciting full relaunch as a French-inspired lunch and dinner destination. We’re seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead this transformation. This is a rare chance to take an existing concept and reimagine it with your culinary vision, backed by ownership and full creative freedom.

The Role

This is not a maintenance role—this is a build, create, and lead opportunity.

As Executive Chef, you will:

Design and execute a completely refreshed French-inspired menu for both lunch and dinner
Help define the culinary identity and brand direction of the restaurant
Bring a strong foundation in classical French techniques to elevate the menu
Build systems, standards, and kitchen culture from the ground up
Source ingredients, establish vendor relationships, and control costs
Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team
Partner with ownership on concept positioning, presentation, and guest experience

What Makes This Different

True creative freedom—ownership wants your vision
Opportunity to put your stamp on a Savannah restaurant relaunch with a French-inspired identity
Balanced focus on quality, profitability, and brand storytelling
Ability to shape everything from menu to plating to kitchen structure

Ideal Background

Executive Chef or strong Chef de Cuisine ready to step up
Must have a background in classical French techniques (sauces, butchery, fundamentals)
Experience in from-scratch, quality-driven kitchens
Comfortable with both refined casual and elevated dining
Strong understanding of seasonality, menu development, and cost controls
Leadership style that builds accountability, culture, and consistency

What We’re Looking For

A chef who wants ownership of their craft
Someone excited by building something—not just running it
Equal parts creative and operationally sound

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
Performance-based incentives
Benefits package
Great room for growth

JOB ID: 174191

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