Come join our team as the Executive Chef!

We are an upscale restaurant with a focus on fresh, modern dishes using over 80% locally-sourced ingredients from farms within a 90-mile radius. We prioritize sustainable and locally-produced foods.

The Executive Chef oversees all kitchen operations, including staff management, menu creation, and ingredient sourcing. They ensure food quality, proper storage, and adherence to standards while controlling food and labor costs.

Executive Chef Benefits:

• Great starting base salary
• Benefits Package
• 401K with company match
• PTO
• company outings
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Oversee labor costs and collaborate with the owner on menu development.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and recipe standardization.
• Maintain equipment, enforce safety and sanitation protocols.
• Organize catering events and demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through food quality and personal interaction.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment and address staff feedback.

Executive Chef Qualifications:

• Four years as Executive or Executive Sous Chef.
• Strong team management and organizational skills.
• Experience in menu development, expense control, and BOH operations.
• Familiarity with inventory, purchasing, and payroll systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with guests.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 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: 145188 #post

Jesse Colton