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Executive Chef – Position Overview
We're seeking a creative, organized, and hands-on Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across our estate. From designing refined menus to overseeing high-end events and managing a top-tier kitchen team, you’ll play a central role in shaping the guest experience. This role covers everything from à la carte service to weddings, banquets, and in-room dining — all in a high-touch, luxury setting.
Executive Chef Benefits
· Strong Salary up to $160k
· Excellent Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision
· Paid Time Off
Executive Chef Responsibilities
Kitchen Leadership & Team Management
· Mentor and grow a high-performing culinary team across restaurant and events.
· Hire, train, and retain top kitchen talent.
· Foster a positive, disciplined, and efficient kitchen culture.
Menu Development & Culinary Vision
· Create and update seasonal menus for the estate restaurant.
· Lead the vision for all food offerings, focusing on creativity, local sourcing, and excellence.
· Represent the culinary program at vendor tastings and site visits when needed.
Event & Banquet Execution
· Design and deliver menus for estate weddings, private events, and large-scale banquets.
· Oversee event tastings, logistics, and day-of execution to ensure premium guest experiences.
Operations & Collaboration
· Ensure food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are upheld at all times.
· Work closely with the Restaurant Manager and F&B Director to align FOH/BOH operations.
· Track inventory, manage purchasing, and control food cost in line with budget goals.
Guest Experience & Standards
· Maintain the highest standards of cuisine, service, and presentation.
· Ensure that every dish — from casual dining to formal events — reflects our elevated hospitality brand.
What You Bring
· Prior experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment.
· Skilled in both restaurant service and high-volume catering.
· Knowledge of culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, and operational best practices.
· Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills.
Work Setting
This is a high-touch, fast-paced, and hands-on role. You’ll be leading culinary experiences across a restaurant, bar, in-room dining, and a busy calendar of weddings and events. Flexibility, creativity, and precision are a must.
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: 161270
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Tony Loscavio