Restaurant Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Phil Arena
Providence, Rhode Island | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $78,000 to $82,000 | Job ID: 163451
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We’re seeking an Executive Chef who leads by example, builds trust through action, and brings a positive, team-oriented mindset to the kitchen every day. Our restaurant has successfully reopened after a recent rebrand and is now primed for its next chapter — with the right leader at the helm.
This is a high-visibility role at a beloved community spot with tons of regulars. We're not chasing trends — just honest cooking and a welcoming experience that keeps guests coming back.
Executive Chef compensation
- 5-day work week
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Company covers 70% of health care costs year-round
- 100% of health care premiums covered in Q1 annually
- Supportive ownership that values culture, communication, and long-term stability
Executive Chef Qualities
- A natural leader and coach – someone who motivates and elevates those around them.
- A team player – ego-free and focused on collaboration, not control.
- Highly organized – able to build systems and structure.
- Hands-on and humble – willing to roll up your sleeves and lead from the line.
- Independent and self-starting
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: 163451
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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.
Phil Arena
Senior Recruiting Partner
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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.
Phil Arena
Senior Recruiting Partner
