Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Steven Dubrinsky
Chattanooga, Tennessee | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $115,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 164489
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Executive Chef – Michelin-Level Fine Dining | Chattanooga, TN
We’re not looking for an average chef—we’re building something extraordinary.
If you excel in elite, high-pressure kitchens, know how to lead with precision, develop world-class teams, and deliver Michelin-level cuisine from prep to plate, this is your opportunity to command one of Chattanooga’s premier fine-dining restaurants.
Executive Chef – Benefits and Compensation
- $115,000–$120,000 base salary with performance bonus potential
- Balanced schedule that supports quality of life, even at the top tier of dining
- Clear growth path within a Michelin-caliber, high-performance restaurant group
- Leadership culture that values creativity, structure, and relentless pursuit of excellence
Executive Chef – Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a Michelin-level or James Beard-caliber kitchen
- Proven success leading culinary teams, curating menus, and executing consistently at the highest standard
- Strong expertise in food and labor cost management, purveyor relations, and inventory systems
- Skilled in staff development, coaching, and building disciplined kitchen operations
- Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred
- Flexibility to meet the demands of a world-class fine-dining operation
- Deep commitment to food safety, health standards, and uncompromising excellence
The Ideal Candidate
- A confident leader who builds a kitchen culture rooted in precision, consistency, and pride
- A mentor and visionary who develops top-tier culinary talent
- A creative force who balances artistry with operational and financial discipline
- A chef passionate about hospitality, innovation, and achieving Michelin-level recognition
Ready to take the helm of one of Chattanooga’s most ambitious fine-dining kitchens and lead it toward Michelin distinction?
Apply today and shape the future of elevated dining.
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.
Steven Dubrinsky
Senior Recruiting Partner
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