Wood Stone Pizza Uptown | Fayetteville, Arkansas Lead the kitchen of one of Fayetteville's premier culinary institutions—and help define the next chapter of wood-fired cuisine. Wood Stone Pizza is an established, high-volume, upscale-casual restaurant rooted in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Built around our custom wood-fired oven, scratch kitchen, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful hospitality, Wood Stone has earned its reputation as a true Northwest Arkansas original. We are looking for an Head Chef who wants more than a job. We are seeking a culinary leader who wants to immerse themselves in our restaurant, mentor our team, and become an integral part of our community. The Opportunity Wood Stone Pizza is built on a foundation of exceptional craft, intentional sourcing, and genuine community hospitality. Our menu highlights artisanal and unique wood-fired pizzas, inventive small plates, seasonal salads, and accompanied by a dynamic craft bar, beer, wine program. Behind our doors is a dedicated local leadership and ownership team deeply connected to Northwest Arkansas. We know our guests, value our partners, and understand that great hospitality relies on genuine relationships—both in the dining room and within the kitchen. We are seeking an Head Chef who shares this ethos—someone with the skill, creativity, and leadership capability to honor our signature staples while continuing to elevate our culinary program. What You'll Lead As Head Chef, you will have ownership of kitchen operations, maintaining the high standards Wood Stone Pizza is known.

You will:

Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team built on accountability, mutual respect, and craft pride. Master and manage high-volume wood-fired oven operations, dough management, and elevated scratch prep. Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, speed, and consistency. Manage kitchen operations, including food costs, labor allocation (scheduled making), ordering, inventory control, and yield management. Uphold rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, organization, and equipment care. Collaborate closely with Front-of-House leadership to deliver a flawless, unified guest experience. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is an experienced culinary professional who excels in a dynamic, high-volume environment and leads by example.

You should bring:

Proven leadership experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager. Self motivation and coachable attitude. A background in high-volume, scratch-kitchen environments, artisan pizza/wood-fired cooking, or elevated casual dining. Strong financial acumen with a track record of meeting target food and labor costs. Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and retain kitchen talent. Excellent communication, organizational, and crisis-management skills under peak volume. A genuine passion for hospitality and taking care of people. Why Wood Stone? Because you will have the opportunity to make your mark on a celebrated local landmark while working alongside a supportive, independent owner-operator team. We are not a corporate chain. We are local owners invested in the growth, well-being, and future of our team and community. You will have a real voice in our culinary direction, direct access to leadership, and the freedom to bring creative ideas to the table in a collaborative environment. We want our Head Chef to take ownership and pride in Wood Stone as if it were their own.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Dining Privileges & Discounts How to Apply If you are an accomplished culinary leader ready to direct a high-performing scratch kitchen, develop a passionate team, and guide the culinary future of Wood Stone Pizza, we want to hear from you. Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter sharing your culinary background, leadership style, and why Wood Stone is the right next step for you.

Work Location:

In person (Fayetteville, AR)

Experience Required:

5 years in the industry, 2+ years in leadership as Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager or Chef de Cuisine (Preferred)

Pay:

$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Food provided Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person