Executive Chef

Lib's Grill; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership development

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Lib's Grill in Bel Air, MD is seeking an Executive Chef who leads with purpose, cares about the team, and upholds our high standards. This role drives guest-first kitchen operations and guides menu development to reflect our brand.

You will build a high-performing culinary team through hands-on coaching, own food cost and inventory, maintain health and safety standards, and harness modern kitchen tech and scheduling tools while embodying our core values on every shift.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Flexible evenings and weekends availability.
• Comfort with modern kitchen tech and operational tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 10-55 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive kitchen operations that are consistent, efficient, and always guest-first.
• Lead menu development and culinary innovation reflecting our brand standards.
• Build and develop a high-performing culinary team through hands-on coaching and mentorship.
• Own food cost management, inventory control, and vendor relationships.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards without exception.
• Contribute to brand presence using our tech-forward systems — scheduling platforms, cloud-based tools, and social media.
• Champion Lib's core values on the floor, every shift.

Skills

Kitchen leadership experience

Flexible availability including evensM

Comfort with modern kitchen tech and

Ability to lift 10-55 lbs and stand

Reliable transportation

Bilingual English and Spanish a plus

Job description

At Lib's Grill, we believe great food starts with great people. We're looking for an Executive Chef who leads with purpose, takes pride in their craft, and genuinely cares about the team around them. If you bring the skill, we'll bring the support — and together we'll keep setting the standard.

WHO YOU ARE

You're more than a technically strong chef — you're a culture carrier. You hold yourself accountable, show up for your team, and bring steady leadership when the heat is on. You communicate clearly, work clean, and never stop looking for ways to get better.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive kitchen operations that are consistent, efficient, and always guest-first


• Lead menu development and culinary innovation that reflects our brand's standards


• Build and develop a high-performing culinary team through hands-on coaching and mentorship


• Own food cost management, inventory control, and vendor relationships


• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards without exception


• Contribute to brand presence using our tech-forward systems — scheduling platforms, cloud-based tools, and social media


• Champion the Lib's core values on the floor, every shift

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience


• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends


• Comfort with modern kitchen tech and operational tools


• Ability to lift and carry 10-55 lbs and stand for extended periods


• Reliable transportation


• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation: $60,000-$75,000 annually


• Real leadership development and growth opportunities within a multi-location group


• A team and culture you'll genuinely want to show up for

OUR CORE VALUES

These aren't posted on a wall — they're how we work every day.

• Hospitality - Genuine care for our guests and each other. We turn customers into Guests.


• Teamwork - Bigger-picture thinking backed by unselfish action.


• Pursuit of Perfection - We set the standard, then work to exceed it.


• Enjoyment in Your Work - Fun doing the work, not just fun at work.


• Self-Improvement - Accountability that makes the whole team better.


• Pride - Putting your name on everything you create.