Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above industry

Health stipend

Food allowance

Great atmosphere

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a seafood-focused restaurant in Denver. You will uphold our standards of quality and hospitality while growing a talented kitchen team.

The ideal candidate has seafood expertise across shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and fish, and a proven history of leading 15+ staff in a high-end setting with strong procurement and inventory skills.

Qualifications

• Uphold standards of quality and hospitality.
• Experience hiring and leading 15+ staff.
• Strong inventory, scheduling, and procurement skills.
• Experience in a high-end restaurant with $5M annual revenue.
• Seafood-focused expertise across shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and fish.

Responsibilities

• Uphold standards of quality and hospitality in all service areas.
• Lead and develop a 15+ member kitchen team to deliver consistent results.
• Oversee inventory, scheduling, and procurement processes.
• Drive a superior seafood program across the menu and prep.
• Foster a great atmosphere and exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team development

Inventory management

Scheduling

Procurement

Seafood expertise

Job description

Seafood restaurant in need of an Executive Chef - must be exceptionally quality-minded and continually developing the team.

Benefits

• Salary above industry
• Health benefit stipend
• Food allowance
• Great atmosphere

Executive Chef Requirements and Qualifications

• Enthusiastic commitment to upholding standards, quality, and exceptional hospitality
• Proven history of hiring, developing, and motivating a team of 15-plus members
• Proficient in inventory management, scheduling, and procurement
• Previous involvement in a high-end restaurant with a $5 million annual revenue
• Must have seafood experience - shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and fish