Executive Chef – Casual Italian

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A popular, fast-paced Italian restaurant is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. Known for our vibrant atmosphere, scratch-made Italian dishes, and great selection of beer and wine, we’re looking for a chef who can bring flavor, leadership, and a people-first attitude to our back of house.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef with a strong background in Italian cooking and a desire to lead a collaborative kitchen team. Our ideal candidate has a hands-on approach, takes pride in training and mentoring staff, and knows how to deliver consistent, high-quality food while managing costs and operations.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a busy, full-service Italian restaurant
• Develop and maintain seasonal Italian menus and weekly specials
• Ensure consistent food quality, portion control, and plating standards
• Train, coach, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high performance
• Oversee inventory management, food costing, and labor control
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen in compliance with health regulations
• Collaborate with ownership and FOH management on service and event execution
• Participate in occasional off-site catering and private events

Executive Chef Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen management
• 2+ years as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or similar leadership role
• Proven success in managing food cost, labor cost, and BOH financials
• Strong leadership and communication skills; a patient and supportive trainer
• Background in Italian cuisine or Mediterranean-inspired cooking
• Experience with catering and event menus a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Menu creation and pricing strategy
• Familiarity with Toast POS or similar systems
• Knowledge of baking or scratch desserts (e.g., tiramisu, panna cotta)
• Sourcing and utilizing fresh, local ingredients
• Light equipment maintenance and vendor coordination
• Community outreach or local fundraising experience

What We Offer:

• 45-hour work week with true work-life balance
• Paid time off (10+ days in your first year)
• Holiday and special event bonuses
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A fun, supportive kitchen culture that feels like family

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: 161686

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Arsham Kamali

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