Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Melissa Montero
Coeur D Alene, Idaho | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $110,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 164735
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We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is creative, business-minded, and passionate about hospitality. The right candidate will have proven experience managing diverse culinary outlets, developing innovative menus, and driving both guest satisfaction and financial performance.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including 2+ years as an Executive Chef
- Strong background in full-service hotels or resorts
- Proven ability in managing fine dining, casual dining, banquets, and multiple outlets
- Hands-on experience with banquet and catering operations
- Expertise in menu engineering, recipe development, costing, and pricing
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and inspire a culinary team
- Excellent guest-facing communication and a polished, professional presence
Core Responsibilities:
- Oversee all kitchen operations with consistency, integrity, and attention to detail
- Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage to ensure seamless, high-quality service across all outlets
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales & Catering to plan and execute banquets, weddings, and special events
- Design and implement seasonal specials, event menus, and outlet-specific offerings
- Source local and specialty products while maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Monitor and manage food cost, labor cost, and budget targets without compromising quality
- Uphold safety, sanitation, and compliance standards at all times
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Temporary housing assistance
- Relocation assistance (case-by-case basis)
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + sick leave
- Additional perks and growth opportunities
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: 164735
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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.
Melissa Montero
Area Director
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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.
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