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High-Volume | Upscale Dining | Scratch Kitchen

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who cares deeply about execution, consistency, and building strong teams. You’ll work closely with restaurant leadership to set standards, support the kitchen day-to-day, and ensure every service reflects the quality of the food and the people behind it.

What You’ll Do

Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume, scratch kitchen, staying connected to the line, prep, and service flow
Set and maintain standards for food quality, recipe execution, presentation, and kitchen organization
Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation at all times
Oversee labor scheduling, staffing, and productivity to support smooth, efficient service
Manage par levels, ordering systems, inventory, and waste control to protect food and labor costs
Support P&L performance through disciplined cost control and budgeting awareness
Coach, mentor, and develop sous chefs and kitchen staff, building teams that perform and stay
Work closely with FOH leadership to keep service seamless between the kitchen and dining room
Partner with leadership to identify operational improvements that support consistency and profitability
Maintain a working understanding of beverage offerings, including wine, to support menu pairings and the overall guest experience
Lead by example in the kitchen, setting the tone for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale to fine, or polished dining restaurant
Strong background in scratch cooking within a corporate restaurant environment ($6M+ annual revenue)
3+ years of stable, progressive experience in an Executive Chef role
Hands-on BOH leadership with experience managing food cost, labor, and P&L performance
Comfort working within corporate systems and established operating standards
A calm, steady leader who solves problems in the moment and keeps the kitchen moving
A chef who values consistency, team development, and long-term success over short-term wins

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Health insurance

JOB ID: 170756

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Nichelle Ritter

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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.