Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Our recruiting firm is partnering with a respected hospitality client seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a full-service, high-volume environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who excels at developing teams, driving profitability, and maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards. If this describes you - send us your resume today!

Executive Chef Benefits and Compensation:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to partner closely with senior culinary leadership
• High-impact role with influence over menu development and culinary standards

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, upscale to fine-dining environment
• Union experience is required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred!
• Culinary Arts degree preferred, current Food Safety/Manager Certification required
• Strong experience managing food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen profitability
• Proven leadership experience hiring, training, developing, and retaining high-performing culinary teams
• Strong menu innovation, culinary trend awareness, and recipe development experience
• Develop menus, recipes, plating standards, and culinary programs while maintaining consistency and profitability
• Oversee kitchen training programs, employee development initiatives, and succession planning efforts

Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience in fine dining, upscale casual, resort, hotel, or other high-volume hospitality environments
• Strategic, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for culinary excellence, guest satisfaction, and continuous operational improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency

JOB ID: 177810 #post Heather Dobler