Executive Chef – Fine Dining Steakhouse (New Restaurant Opening)
Relocation Provided | Above-Average Compensation
Build the kitchen. Set the standard. Grow with the brand.
We are seeking a career-driven Executive Chef to open a brand-new fine dining steakhouse with a growing organization. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity: you will build and train the kitchen team, own the standards, and set the culture from day one — with a clear path to grow as the brand continues to expand.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all back-of-house operations for a new fine dining steakhouse opening
- Recruit, hire, train, and develop the opening kitchen team
- Own execution of prime steaks and scratch-made cuisine at fine dining standards
- Establish systems for food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation from day one
- Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Partner closely with the General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience
- Build an accountable, positive kitchen culture where people want to stay and grow
- Identify and develop future kitchen leaders as the organization expands
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in fine dining, upscale steakhouse, or polished hospitality
- Strong command of prime steaks, scratch execution, and elevated plate presentation
- New restaurant opening experience is a strong plus
- A hands-on leader who builds, teaches, and develops teams
- Strong financial acumen: food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L partnership
- High personal standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate
- A career-driven mindset and the desire to grow with an expanding brand
Why Join Us?
- Above-average compensation package
- Relocation expenses provided
- Open a restaurant from day one and make it yours
- Join a growing organization that promotes from within — real future growth as new locations open
- Lead a kitchen committed to exceptional food and memorable hospitality
If you are a culinary leader who believes every detail matters and wants to build something from the ground up, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.