Executive Chef, High-Volume Upscale Dining
Overview
You will own the kitchen at a Clyde's Restaurant Group property, driving culinary quality, food and labor costs, and daily operations in a $8M+ high-volume environment. You will lead a team of 20-40 culinary staff, partnering with restaurant leadership to align kitchen performance with guest experience and business goals. This role stands apart with a 100% company-funded pension, quarterly bonuses, and a 5-day work week.
What You'll Do8
- 1Own daily kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, and line execution across all meal periods
- 2Drive food and labor cost goals through disciplined ordering, inventory management, and waste control
- 3Build and develop a high-performing kitchen team through hands-on coaching and clear accountability
- 4Lead menu development and conduct regular menu classes to ensure consistent execution
- 5Maintain rigorous standards for food quality, portioning, temperature, and presentation
- 6Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations through regular inspections and proactive maintenance
- 7Manage timekeeping, write performance appraisals, and hold team members to operational goals
- 8Partner with restaurant leadership to align kitchen operations with the overall guest experience and business objectives
Requirements7
- 15+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume ($8M+) upscale dining environment
- 2Strong financial fluency: food and labor cost management, P&L ownership, and inventory control
- 3Systems-driven with experience in food costing and inventory platforms: MarginEdge, CTUIT, or similar; proficient in Microsoft Suite
- 4Deep command of American cuisine with creativity to build menus that excite guests and drive revenue
- 5A natural coach who sets high standards and develops people to meet them
- 6Calm under pressure, decisive in the moment, and solutions-oriented when it counts
- 7Excellent communicator, clear with your team and collaborative with FOH leadership
Salary Insight
$100 - $130k per year
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