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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.
$93,706 / year median in Rhode Island
+0% projected growth
Job Description
We're a growing, independently owned restaurant group with 1-2 Executive Chef openings — one in Southern Rhode Island and one in Central Rhode Island. We're looking for kitchen leaders — not clipboard chefs. This is a hands-on role. You'll be on the line, setting the pace, holding standards, and leading from the front. You'll be expected to run your kitchen, build your team, and take ownership of the operation day in and day out. What we're looking for: Strong presence on the line — you lead by doing Can build, motivate, and hold a team accountable Knows how to run clean numbers — food cost, labor, ordering, prep, waste Organized, disciplined, and standards-driven Proven in high-volume kitchens What you get: Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Real growth opportunity within a fast-moving restaurant group We reward performance — if you run a great kitchen, you'll see it in your pay, your role, and your opportunity Room to grow into more responsibility and, for the right person, operate with real autonomy We don't currently offer health insurance, but for the right candidate we're open to helping offset cost-of-living needs in other ways. If you take pride in running a tight, no-excuses kitchen and want to be part of something growing — we want to hear from you.