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Goodwin Recruiting
Executive Chef
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An Executive Chef holds a position at the very top of the kitchen management structure. Executive chefs are often responsible for the operation of multiple outlets of food service. Usually larger establishments have an executive chef, and it is primarily for a management role rather than manual cooking.
$92,275 / year median in Connecticut
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here Are you a culinary enthusiast with a talent for leading and inspiring exceptional kitchen teams? Do you excel in fast-paced, high-volume, dining environments. If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an Executive Chef to oversee menu development, provide creative direction, and ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence, with a focus on steak and seafood dishes. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of hands-on culinary experience and proven leadership in an upscale casual or fine dining setting. Total comp up to 120k
Restaurant Executive Chef Responsibilities:
- Proper understanding of cooking, butchering, and fabricating techniques, including proper knife skills
- Creativity in the kitchen, providing mentorship and coaching to all associates
- Manage staff and manage hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions
- Maintain and manage the inventory and ordering for the kitchen
- Ability to meet Food & Labor goals set by COO, knowledge of budgeting
- P&L statement competency, ability to read a spreadsheet, cost sheet knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and communicate with the management team
- Creativity in the kitchen, working with seasonal menus and specials
- Capable of working in a high-pressure environment meeting the needs of our guests and leading a team
- Build and maintain relationships with team, guest and vendors
Restaurant Executive Chef Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of Executive Chef experience within a high-volume restaurant
- At least 2 years of fine dining kitchen experience
- 2 years Supervisory experience within a kitchen setting
- Formal culinary training is preferred but not required;