Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Tyler Spencer

Mystic, Connecticut | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 160529

Job Summary

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We’re on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen with innovation, heart, and humility. You’ll craft a dynamic menu that blends authentic Caribbean cuisine with daring fusion-style dishes, pushing boundaries while honoring tradition. 70% of your menu will highlight Caribbean influences, including at least three authentic dishes, while the rest offers creative freedom to explore global flavors.


Executive Chef Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute a menu that reflects Caribbean roots and global creativity
  • Lead and inspire a diverse culinary team with positivity and integrity
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety
  • Collaborate closely with ownership on seasonal offerings and restaurant direction
  • Cultivate a respectful and collaborative kitchen culture

Executive Chef Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of experience as a chef in full-service restaurants
  • Proven ability to innovate while maintaining authenticity
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • ServeSafe certification required
  • Humble, team-oriented, and full of heart

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive, family-like environment
  • Real opportunity to grow and lead
  • A space to be creative and take culinary risks
  • Be part of a culturally rich and diverse team

Ready to take your creativity to the next level? Bring your bold flavors and good heart — we can’t wait to taste what you create. Apply now!

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.

 

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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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