Executive Chef

AMP Up1 Hospitality™️; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Your 3rd Spot is part of AMP Up1 Hospitality, a founder-led hospitality company creating generational brands focused on Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose. We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision, develop a passionate team, and elevate our menus and guest experience.

You will own culinary details, systems, and training to enable a scalable program as the brand grows, shaping standards and the food program for future expansion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in restaurant/hospitality leadership roles.
• Experience in conceptualizing, costing and executing menus.
• Experience in staff recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and cost control.
• Excellent multitasking, organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for guest and team engagement.
• Passion for exceptional guest experiences and inclusive hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision and execution in a high-volume environment.
• Develop people and grow a guest-focused team.
• Evolve menu and culinary experience while maintaining standards.
• Strengthen systems and operational discipline to support growth.
• Own details: product, preparation, training, systems, communication, and execution.

Skills

Leadership

5+ years experience

Menu costing

Staff recruitment

Training

Budget management

Cost control

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Guest experience

Job description

The Executive Chef is a culinary leader who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a high-volume environment, and is energized by the opportunity to build something bigger. This is a chance to join a growing hospitality brand at an exciting stage of its evolution and play a meaningful role in shaping what comes next.

You’ll lead the culinary vision and execution while building a passionate, guest-focused team that has the autonomy, mastery, and purpose to do great work. You’ll have the opportunity to develop people, evolve the menu and culinary experience, strengthen systems, and help shape the standards that will support the brand as we grow.

You’ll create and curate food that brings our mission to life— valuing time, evolving through exploration, and making memories —while balancing creativity with the consistency, systems, and operational discipline required in a high-volume environment.

This role is both creative and operational . You’ll own the details that arm the team for success: product, preparation, training, systems, communication, and execution. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to grow a culinary program, grow a team, and grow with a brand that has significant opportunity ahead.

What we’re looking for (who you are). Hospitality focused and possess the following virtues:

• CURIOUS: Ask, explore, challenging what is possible.
• OPTIMISTIC: Have fun (it is a choice). Do not pass stress onto teammates or guests.
• GRIT: Persevere and never stop evolving.
• ADAPTABLE: Be open-minded! Approach every situation with curiosity.
• SELF-AWARE: Understand your strengths and weaknesses as well as what you want to accomplish- then seek out feedback.
• CONSISTENT: Show up, be disciplined, do the small things right, every time.

Please do NOT apply here if:

• Money is your main motivation.
• If you run away at the first sign of difficulty.
• If your default is to make excuses and not take ownership for outcomes.
• Your ego is stronger than your willingness to learn.
• You cannot hold a job for more than a year because the grass is always greener.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degrees & Certifications are great, but not required
• Strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry
• Experience in conceptualizing, costing and executing menus
• Experience in staff recruitment, training, and scheduling
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, and P&L management
• Adept at multitasking with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with guests and team members at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for exceptional guest experiences, social dining, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment

Before You Apply

When considering a new opportunity, the most important question isn't“Can I do this?”

It's“Do I want this?”

We'll determine whether you have the skills or can learn them.

Only you can decide if you're excited to create memorable experiences, connect with people, and be part of a team that cares deeply about hospitality.

If your values align with ours, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
• Day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability based on business needs.
• Availability for special events
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high energy environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt quickly during busy service periods.
• Team oriented with a positive attitude and a willingness to give and receive coaching.

Company Information

About Your 3rd Spot

Your 3rd Spot is part of AMP Up1 Hospitality, a founder led hospitality company building generational brands centered aroundAutonomy, Mastery, and Purpose.

We created the Social Experience Club®, where exceptional food, craft beverages, games, and genuine hospitality come together under one roof. Our technology handles the routine tasks so our team can focus on what matters most: building meaningful connections with every guest.

We are not just serving food and drinks. We are creating experiences people cannot find anywhere else.

More detail about Your 3rd Spot part of AMP Up1 Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/406392-Your-3rd-Spot