Executive Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision within 30 days

401(k) with company match

Dining discounts at Fox concepts

Discounts at The Cheesecake Factory/N@

Gympass discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Competitive pay + incentive

Job summary

Flower Child is seeking an Executive Chef in Denver to lead a high-volume concept focused on healthy, real food. You will oversee daily operations, menu execution, and financial performance while delivering memorable guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of food quality, and the ability to coach a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Competitive incentives and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts including scheduling and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Remain calm and effective in a busy setting.
• Handle on-the-fly requests with poise.
• Familiar with POS systems and OpenTable or equivalents.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations in a high-volume setting.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and shift decisions.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and service standards.
• Maintain quality, cleanliness, and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize costs and profitability.
• Coach and develop restaurant staff for growth.

Skills

High-volume management

Operations & financials

Leadership / coaching

Shift planning

Guest experience

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