Corporate Executive Chef

Hightop Hospitality; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health and dental insurance

Short-term & long-term disability + 1f

Job summary

Hightop Hospitality in the Twin Cities seeks a Corporate Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations across multiple concepts. You’ll build teams, drive consistency, and shape culinary direction from menus to service standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Executive/Corporate Chef, 2+ years regional leadership, and strong food-cost awareness. Travel across MN, WI, AZ, SD required and ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Executive Chef or Corporate Chef.
• 2+ years in multi-unit or regional culinary leadership (highly preferred).
• Proven success in high-volume, full-service restaurants or hospitality groups.
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Deep knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and kitchen best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen operations across multiple restaurant locations.
• Train, coach, and develop Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and BOH teams.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and brand standards across concepts.
• Partner on menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal updates.
• Help manage and improve food cost, labor, and overall kitchen performance.
• Support new restaurant openings, including training and launch execution.
• Assist with catering and event execution as needed.
• Maintain strong standards around food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Use data and reporting to improve efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Multi-unit leadership

Food cost management

Menu development

Travel readiness

Communication

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Corporate Executive Chef
Hightop Hospitality | Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN

Hightop Hospitality is a growing restaurant, catering, and events group based in the Twin Cities, and we’re looking for an experienced Corporate Executive Chef to join our team. This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader who enjoys working across multiple concepts, building teams, and driving consistency and quality at every level. You’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations, developing people, and shaping our menus and culinary direction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support kitchen operations across multiple restaurant locations
• Train, coach, and develop Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and BOH teams
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and brand standards are met across all concepts
• Partner on menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal updates
• Help manage and improve food cost, labor, and overall kitchen performance
• Support new restaurant openings, including training and launch execution
• Assist with catering and event execution as needed
• Maintain strong standards around food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Use data and reporting to help improve efficiency and profitability

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or Corporate Chef
• 2 + years of multi-unit or regional culinary leadership (highly preferred)
• Proven success in high-volume, full-service restaurants or hospitality groups
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations
• Deep knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and kitchen best practices
• A proven leader who can build, coach, and motivate teams
• Storng communication and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly (MN, WI, AZ, SD) and work flexible schedules
• ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health and dental insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability + life insurance
• PTO package
• Company laptop + cell phone stipend

About Us

Hightop Hospitality is a collection of restaurant, catering, and event venue brands focused on great food, strong teams, and genuine hospitality. We’re continuing to grow and are looking for leaders who want to grow with us.

Learn more at www.hightophospitality.com.