Upscale Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Shanelle Maura
Atlanta, Georgia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $85,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 163429
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Join a renowned, high-profile fusion restaurant in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. We’re not just building a menu — we’re building a movement. If you’re a disciplined culinary visionary with a love for bold flavors and tight operations, this is your kitchen to command.
Executive Chef Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive annual salary: $85,000–$100,000 DOE
- Performance-based bonuses after 90 days
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits (starting after 30 days)
- PTO
- Employee dining discounts
- Creative freedom to shape a cutting-edge culinary program
- Long-term growth opportunity with a respected, well-capitalized group
- A supportive, drama-free, drug-free work environment focused on excellence
Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or culinary leader in a high-volume, high-quality concept
- Deep understanding of Asian cuisine, including regional flavor profiles and techniques
- Expert wok proficiency
- Proven leadership skills with a strong sense of accountability and urgency
- Fluent in English (Spanish-speaking is a strong plus)
- Must be drug free, drama free, responsible, and fully committed to the role
Executive Chef Must-Haves:
- Lead all BOH operations with consistency, urgency, and excellence
- Design and execute seasonal, crave-worthy menus blending authentic Asian roots with inventive flair
- Maintain flawless inventory, prep, ordering, and cost control systems
- Build a kitchen culture grounded in respect, accountability, and hustle
- Collaborate closely with FOH and ownership to deliver a world-class guest experience
- Exceed health, safety, and sanitation standards—every shift, no exceptions
Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills:
- Experience in launching or rebranding culinary programs
- Prior success in team development and mentorship
- Creative writing or branding chops for menu storytelling
- Familiarity with budgeting software, cost analysis, and inventory systems
- A grounded, ego-free presence with an innate sense of hospitality and pride in craft
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: 163429
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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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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
