Executive Chef – High-Volume Restaurant | South Florida

We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at a high-volume, high-profile restaurant in South Florida. This is an opportunity to join an established restaurant group known for operational excellence and strong performance. The ideal candidate is a proven operational leader with strong culinary skills, team development abilities, and a track record of building accountable, well-organized kitchen teams.

What You'll Do

Lead all back-of-house operations for a high-volume, high-profile restaurant
Build and maintain strong kitchen systems focused on organization, cleanliness, and consistency
Manage and develop the kitchen team through effective delegation and accountability
Oversee P&L management, including food costs, labor, and inventory control
Execute Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with quality and consistency
Maintain equipment and ensure proper kitchen maintenance protocols
Collaborate with restaurant leadership on operational goals and menu execution
Represent the restaurant professionally in media interactions and public-facing situations

What We're Looking For

3+ years as Executive Chef in standalone full-service restaurants
Strong operations management background with proven systems implementation
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to delegate and hold teams accountable
Experience managing high-volume kitchen operations
Comfortable in high-profile environments with media exposure
Mediterranean cuisine experience strongly preferred
Stable work history demonstrating long-term commitment
Bilingual preferred – Spanish/English

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary
Bonus
Relocation assistance available
Health insurance
PTO and sick days
401(k) with company match
Dining discounts

JOB ID: 172257

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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.