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About the Opportunity
People are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where team members can learn, develop, and succeed every day. Whether your passion is leadership, hospitality, or culinary excellence, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a company that values professional development, teamwork, and operational excellence.
We are guest-focused and dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional food, hospitality, and service. We are seeking an Executive Chef who leads by example, inspires teams, and is passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality culinary experiences.
Core Values
- Pride: Take ownership of your work and contribute to something meaningful.
- Teamwork: Build strong relationships through trust, respect, and collaboration.
- Accountability: Hold yourself and your team to the highest standards of quality and consistency.
- Growth Mindset: Embrace feedback and continuously seek opportunities to improve.
- Transparency: Communicate openly and honestly to foster trust and alignment.
- Positive Energy: Create an environment where both guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated.
Position Overview
The Executive Chef serves as the culinary leader of the restaurant, responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and team performance. This role ensures consistency in execution, drives kitchen efficiency, and develops a culture of accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences through exceptional food and strong team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the kitchen team while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient and consistent service.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and execution.
- Ensure recipes, procedures, and culinary standards are followed consistently.
- Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and overall kitchen financial performance.
- Analyze operational metrics and proactively address opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and company standards.
- Partner with restaurant leadership to drive operational success and guest satisfaction.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Lead rollouts of new menu items, initiatives, and operational programs.
- Conduct informative and engaging daily pre-shift meetings.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, labor controls, and cost management.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to support individual and team growth.
What We Offer
- Fun, energetic, and team-oriented work environment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Paid vacation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Wellness and mental health support programs
- Fitness and wellness discounts
- Professional development and learning opportunities
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent culinary leadership role
- Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Experience developing and mentoring hourly team members
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Strong financial acumen, including food cost, labor management, and budgeting experience
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of urgency
Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000 annually, plus potential performance-based incentives.
JOB ID: 177673
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Rob Atkinson