Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Scott Lilly

Kissimmee, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $85,000 to $95,000 | Job ID: 159694

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Join a Nationally Recognized Culinary Brand as Our Next Executive Chef!

Are you a passionate and experienced culinary leader ready to take the reins of a high-performing kitchen? We’re looking for a driven Executive Chef who brings strong leadership and operational excellence to the table. If you thrive in fast-paced, upscale dining environments and take pride in mentoring teams to deliver exceptional, scratch-made cuisine—this is your opportunity.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive quarterly bonus program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits
  • Robust training and ongoing support

As Executive Chef, you’ll lead all kitchen operations, including:

  • Managing high-volume production with precision and consistency
  • Driving labor and food cost efficiency
  • Overseeing staff schedules, training, and development
  • Implementing effective purchasing and inventory systems
  • Upholding the highest standards in food safety and quality

What We’re Looking For:

  • Culinary Arts degree or related certification
  • Proven experience leading upscale, multi-million-dollar operations
  • Professional, polished presence
  • Flexibility to work 45+ hours/week including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Current ServSafe Certification
  • Expertise in food and alcohol safety

Bring your leadership, passion, and creativity to a brand that values innovation and excellence. Apply now and be part of our culinary journey!

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: 159694

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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.

Scott Lilly

Recruiting Partner

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