Executive Chef

Fox Restaurant Co; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Dining discount

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Flower Child, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, seeks an Executive Chef in Denver to lead operations, guest experiences, and team performance. The role emphasizes high-volume management, financial stewardship, and culinary leadership in a fast-paced, service-driven setting.

The successful candidate will implement strategic menus, maintain quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across all shifts while aligning with company values and growth goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ability to schedule and manage shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including scheduling and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Understand flavors and food ingredient characteristics.
• Maintain product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Perform calmly in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Restaurant management

High-volume operations

Team coaching

Financials & budgeting

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Compensation Range

$75,000 - $80,000 / year + 20% bonus opportunity

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Flower Child?

• 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:

Flower Child is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative concepts founded in 1998. Our menu is devoted to veggies, grains, fruits, and healthy proteins, and we’re focused on real food. At Flower Child, we’re committed to happiness and great service. If you’re passionate about convenient, nutritious eating and you love to make people smile, this is the place for you.

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 1st 2026