Fine Dining Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Elizabeth Wetherhold

Chicago, Illinois | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $110,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 157744

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Executive Chef – Michelin-Caliber Opportunity relocation to Washington, DC

Our fine dining restaurant is seeking a visionary Executive Chef with Michelin-level experience to lead our team.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits
  • Great Culture and Team Environment
  • Creative license to create new dishes
  • Paid time off and vacation

We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens or James Beard-recognized establishments
  • Creative, detail-oriented, and committed to culinary excellence
  • Inspiring leader with strong communication and team-building skills
  • Steady and focused under pressure, with a hands-on work ethic
  • Passionate about quality, consistency, and innovation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations and service execution
  • Train, mentor, and manage a high-performing culinary team
  • Maintain food and labor cost controls while upholding top-tier quality
  • Lead service and manage expediting to ensure flawless execution
  • Ensure proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 157744

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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