Executive Chef

Job Description Executive Chef - High-Volume Restaurant Salary Up to $100,000 + Bonus Growth Opportunity

Ready to put your stamp on a kitchen? We are seeking a creative, energetic Executive Chef to take the lead in a high-volume restaurant operation. This is an opportunity for a culinary leader who brings strong fundamentals but also has fresh ideas, new energy, and the drive to elevate a kitchen. We're open to an established Executive Chef or a talented Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or emerging culinary leader who is ready to take the next step.

This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain what's already in place. We want a chef who is excited to develop people, bring ideas to the table, improve execution, and create food that keeps guests coming back.

What You'll Do

Lead all BOH operations with a visible, hands-on presence in the kitchen

Bring fresh ideas to menus, specials, presentation, and overall culinary execution

Develop seasonal dishes while maintaining consistency and profitability

Coach, train, and develop a strong culinary team

Build a kitchen culture centered around accountability, teamwork, and pride

Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste

Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and organization

Work closely with restaurant leadership to improve the overall guest experience

Identify opportunities to improve kitchen systems, efficiency, and execution

Recruit and develop culinary talent while building a strong leadership bench Who We're Looking For

5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience

Executive Chef experience is welcome, but strong Executive Sous Chefs and Chefs de Cuisine ready for the next step are encouraged to apply

High-volume restaurant experience

Creative culinary mindset with the ability to turn ideas into executable, profitable dishes

Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing, and inventory

Hands-on leadership style-you're comfortable working alongside your team

Ability to develop people and create accountability without losing the positive culture

Strong organization and communication skills

Passion for food and an interest in evolving menus rather than simply maintaining them

Culinary degree is a plus, but real-world experience matters more What's In It for You

Salary up to $100,000

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Paid time off

Opportunity to have a real voice in the culinary direction of the restaurant

Freedom to bring fresh ideas and creativity to the kitchen

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Stable operation with a supportive leadership team If you're a culinary leader with great fundamentals, fresh ideas, and the ambition to make an impact, this could be the opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Permanent