Executive Chef

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Join one of Boulder’s most beloved restaurants, serving the community with a reputation for polished, high-volume dinner service. This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established kitchen team and shape a legacy menu that balances timeless favorites with seasonal creativity. This is a hands-on leadership role best suited for an energetic chef who thrives in a busy kitchen and enjoys working with a dedicated team in a well-respected, long-standing local institution.

Executive Chef Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary starting at $75,000–$80,000

• Monthly profit-sharing bonus

• Health insurance stipend provided

• Freedom to create nightly specials and showcase local seasonal ingredients and farmer's market features

• Strong, experienced culinary team with low turnover

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3-4 years proven experience running a high-volume kitchen ($ 5 M+), ideally in a polished steakhouse or upscale dining environment

• Solid grasp of kitchen operations, including inventory management, cost control, and minimizing food waste

• Ability to manage a large cook line and maintain consistent execution for 250–350 nightly covers

• Skilled in expo leadership and capable of stepping in to assist line stations as needed

• Adept at developing and executing nightly specials while preserving a staple core menu

• Open schedule availability

Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills:

• A passion for food balanced with an understanding of what sells – ideal candidates love the craft and the business equally

• Experience in managing seasonal menus, rotating specials, and vendor relationships (e.g., farmers markets, local purveyors)

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and collaborate with a tenured, high-performing kitchen team

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: 160661

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Laurett Jankowski

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