Executive Chef – Exciting New Restaurant Launch

Overview:

Join a dynamic and growing restaurant group as an Executive Chef for an exciting new concept in the Austin area. This is your chance to lead a creative culinary team, craft diverse and innovative menus, and play a vital role in shaping a high-end casual dining brand.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being
• Bonus Potential: Rewarding your contributions and performance
• Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding brand

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success as an Executive Chef in a fine-dining or upscale casual environment
• Required experience with new restaurant openings (NRO), including launching kitchens and teams from the ground up
• Expertise in managing high-volume operations with $7M+ annual sales
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and build a cohesive team
• In-depth understanding of food safety standards and contemporary culinary practices
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control food costs, and oversee inventory efficiently
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Hands-on experience in menu development, including seasonal updates and creative specials
• Formal culinary education or equivalent professional experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update seasonal menus, balancing core offerings with weekly specials that showcase creativity
• Lead and mentor the culinary team in food preparation, execution, and plating to meet high standards
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining impeccable kitchen standards
• Manage kitchen budgets, inventory, and purchasing to optimize cost control
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Communicate regularly with leadership on culinary operations and menu planning

Why Join Us?

We believe in empowering our chefs to bring their creative vision to life. With opportunities to develop unique specials and influence the brand’s culinary identity, this role offers the perfect balance of innovation and operational leadership.

If you’re a passionate, driven culinary professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply today!

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: 149681 #post

Kim Baker