Executive Chef

The Henry; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare within 30 days

401(k) with match

Dining discount

Brand discounts

Gympass discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Henry is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and guest experience in a fast-paced setting in Carlsbad, CA. The role requires 5+ years of high-volume restaurant management and a strong grasp of business operations and financials.

You will manage shifts, schedules, and daily planning while ensuring exceptional dining experiences and maintaining product quality, cleanliness, and team development. Hiring immediately with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.

Skills

Restaurant management

Operations & finances

Team leadership

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago (9/25/2026 10:44 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-21841

Posting Location : Location US-CA-Carlsbad

Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name The Henry

Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.thehenryrestaurant.com/

Posting Location : Address 1935 Calle Barcelona

Posting Location : Postal Code 92009

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Company No

Compensation Range

$95,000 - $120,000 / year + 25% bonus opportunity

Overview

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why The Henry?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Paid time off

Who we are:

The Henry is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative concepts founded in 1998. The Henry is the greatest neighborhood restaurant and from the moment you step into the doors, the energy proves that to be true. Our menu is layered with a variety of elegant, yet casual dishes and the atmosphere is bursting with charm. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 5+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on‑f?requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

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