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We are a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant dedicated to delivering exceptional scratch-made dishes with creativity and precision. Our team takes pride in crafting quality food from the ground up, and we are looking for an Executive Chef who shares our passion for excellence and leadership. Currently we are seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or higher, and a proven track record of managing high-volume kitchen operations while maintaining quality, consistency, and team morale.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and plating
Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of 12 kitchen staff
Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control while minimizing waste
Collaborate with management on menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a large kitchen team
Expertise in scratch cooking with a focus on quality, consistency, and creativity
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
A collaborative, supportive team environment
The chance to lead a passionate kitchen and shape our menu offerings

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: 167647

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Kelly Buck

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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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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.