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THIS POSITION IS IN SONOMA, CA – RELOCATION TO SONOMA, CA IS REQUIRED
A high-volume, well-regarded fine dining restaurant in Sonoma is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This confidential role will oversee multiple kitchens. We’re looking for a confident, organized leader with a fine dining background who can inspire their team, maintain exceptional quality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a career-defining opportunity for a chef with both vision and grit at a high-profile, well-reviewed restaurant in the heart of wine country, a platform where a talented, ambitious chef can build a name and lead a standout culinary team.
Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary ($130K+ depending on experience)
- Bonus
- Benefits
- PTO
Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven experience managing fine dining and high-volume kitchens (200–400+ covers nightly)
- Experience overseeing multiple teams or kitchen locations
- 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 and drive operational profitability
- Clear, proactive communicator with FOH/BOH teams
- Calm, collaborative leadership style under pressure
- Experience creating staffing schedules and conducting staff reviews with written feedback
- Ability to manage vendor accounts and ensure timely payments
Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience in elevated, seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Track record of building inclusive, collaborative kitchen cultures
- Ability to streamline operations and consolidate teams for efficiency
- Experience balancing creativity with operational execution at scale
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: 167391
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Elizabeth Wetherhold