Executive Chef – Development Opportunity
Recruiting Partner: Charles Frede
Boca Raton, Florida | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 183537
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Executive Chef – Development Opportunity
$85,000–$100,000 Base Salary | Upscale Scratch Kitchen
We are seeking a strong culinary leader for an upscale, high-volume scratch-kitchen restaurant. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or developing Executive Chef who can lead a kitchen and is ready to take the next step into full Executive Chef responsibility. We are looking for someone with a strong restaurant background, good tenure, and the ability to lead people, manage costs, and remain hands-on during service.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Current or recent experience in upscale casual, polished casual, steakhouse, or comparable full-service dining
- Strong scratch-kitchen background
- Stable work history with demonstrated progression
- Experience with food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling
- Proven ability to train and develop cooks and culinary leaders
- Comfortable working expo, supporting the line, and leading from the kitchen
- Professional, humble, coachable leadership style
- Ready to grow into full Executive Chef ownership
The Role
- Lead and develop the BOH culinary team
- Maintain food quality, consistency, sanitation, and safety standards
- Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste
- Support hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
- Remain highly visible and hands-on during service
- Partner closely with the General Manager and restaurant leadership
- Learn and execute established recipes, systems, and standards
- Develop into the long-term Executive Chef for the location
Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000–$100,000 base salary
- Medical benefits through United Healthcare
- Paid time off
- 2 weeks PTO during Year 1
- 3 weeks PTO after Year 2
- Structured leadership training
- Strong internal promotion culture
- Continued advancement opportunities as the company grows
We continue to grow and place a strong emphasis on developing our leadership team internally. If you are already operating as a strong #2 in an upscale scratch kitchen and are ready to take ownership of your own culinary operation, we’d like to speak with you.
Apply today to learn more.
JOB ID: 183537
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