Executive Chef

Culinary Dropout; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings with company match

Dining discounts

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Fox Restaurant Concepts is seeking an Executive Chef for Culinary Dropout in Denver. The role requires 5+ years of high‑volume restaurant management, strong financials understanding, and the ability to lead shifts, schedule, and maintain guest experiences while overseeing food quality and cleanliness.

We offer $85,000–$110,000 yearly plus a 25% bonus, plus medical/dental/vision, retirement matching, 50% dining discount at Fox locations, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts including scheduling and planning.]
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.

Responsibilities

• 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-the-fly requests with ease and poise.
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable or other digital reservation systems.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

High-volume restaurant management

Team leadership & coaching

Financials & P&L understanding

Guest experience leadership

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

Compensation Range

$85,000 to $110,000 / a year + 25% Bonus Opportunity

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Culinary Dropout?

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. 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-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

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

*Applications will be accepted for this position until November 24th 2026.