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Executive Chef
Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 + Bonus
About Us:
Join one of St. Louis’s most buzzed-about elevated casual dining and entertainment venues. This isn’t just a restaurant — it’s an immersive hospitality experience blending vintage vibes, tech-driven play, curated cocktails, and scratch-made food. The kitchen is the heartbeat of the operation, and we’re looking for a culinary leader to take it to the next level.
The Role:
We are seeking an Executive Chef who can balance creativity, consistency, and operations. You’ll design menus, lead and mentor the back-of-house team, and ensure every dish matches the playful energy and elevated quality that keeps guests coming back.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day BOH operations for a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
- Design menus and specials aligned with the brand identity
- Manage inventory, ordering, supplier relations, and food cost
- Hire, train, and inspire kitchen staff — lead hands-on and by example
- Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and consistent presentation standards
- Partner with leadership on budgets, forecasting, and kitchen systems
Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years as Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in scratch-kitchen / elevated casual settings
- Experience in high-volume concepts (500+ covers/day)
- Strong leadership, training, and mentoring background
- Expertise in cost control, menu engineering, and food safety standards
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and events
Perks & Benefits:
- Salary $75,000–$85,000
- Bonus 10%
- Full health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Dining discounts and perks
- Growth opportunities with a nationally expanding hospitality group
Apply now to bring your creativity, leadership, and passion to one of St. Louis’s most exciting dining concepts.
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: 165514
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