Join a renowned upscale-to-fine dining establishment known for exceptional service, culinary excellence, and a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. We are seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. If you thrive in a high-performance environment and have prior steakhouse experience, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

As our Executive Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

• Culinary Excellence: Designing and executing innovative menus with a focus on quality, consistency, and seasonality.
• Team Leadership: Recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing kitchen team while fostering a collaborative and positive environment.
• Financial Acumen: Managing food and labor costs, analyzing P&L statements, and ensuring financial goals are met without compromising quality.
• Operational Oversight: Ensuring smooth kitchen operations, compliance with health and safety standards, and timely execution of all culinary tasks.
• Local Market Insight: Leveraging knowledge of local trends and sourcing opportunities to enhance the menu and guest experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in an upscale or fine dining environment; steakhouse experience is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a passion for mentorship and staff development.
• Excellent financial management capabilities, including cost control and budget management.
• Familiarity with the local market is a plus.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and discounts at all company properties.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to a comprehensive management training program to support your professional development.
• Performance Incentives: Competitive bonus structure tied to your success and contributions.

If you are an experienced culinary professional with a passion for excellence and a desire to make an impact, we invite you to apply and join our team.

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: 149805 #post

Claudia Pierro