Job Summary

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A high-volume neighborhood restaurant with a focus on American food traditions is seeking an Executive Chef to lead breakfast, lunch, and dinner operations. This role oversees three Sous Chefs and a team of cooks, ensuring consistency, creativity, and collaboration in a fast-paced kitchen. We’re looking for a calm, organized leader who communicates clearly, inspires their team, and leaves ego at the door.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary
Benefit Package
50–60 hour work week
PTO
Dining Discounts

Requirements & Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Proven experience managing a high-volume kitchen (200–800 covers daily)
Ability to lead, train, and mentor Sous Chefs and cooks
Strong organizational skills and experience with kitchen systems and vendor management
Ability to maintain food costs
Clear, proactive communicator with FOH/BOH teams
Calm, collaborative leadership style under pressure
Publish staff schedules 3 weeks in advance
Conduct regular staff reviews with written feedback and recommendations
Manage vendor accounts and ensure timely payments

Preferred Background & Skills

Experience in both casual and elevated dining environments
Knowledge of American regional cuisines and traditions
Strong financial and analytical skills
Track record of building inclusive, collaborative kitchen cultures
Ability to create and refine systems as the operation grows

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: 164887

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Elizabeth Wetherhold

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Additional Information

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.

Additional Information

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.