Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Search in Dania Beach, FL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a vibrant waterfront setting. This hands-on leader will oversee a busy scratch kitchen, develop a strong culinary team, and maintain exceptional standards for quality, consistency, and execution, with a focus on seafood.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary leadership, experience in high-volume, full-service concepts, and a track record of driving food cost control and profitability while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, including Executive Chef
• Experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens with scratch-kitchen operations
• Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary teams
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen profitability

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in a busy scratch kitchen
• Develop a strong culinary team and maintain high standards
• Deliver outstanding dining experiences with seafood focus

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen operations

Team recruitment & development

Food cost & profitability

Job description

Confidential Search - Executive Chef | Dania Beach, FL

A popular, high-volume coastal restaurant is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a vibrant waterfront setting. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee a busy scratch kitchen, develop a strong culinary team, and maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and execution. The ideal candidate brings strong seafood experience, financial discipline, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences.

Executive Chef Compensation and Benefits

• Ability to lead the kitchen of a very popular property
• Generous H/D/V packages
• Great bonus potential
• Stability and growth that comes with a multi-concept/multi-state group

Executive Chef Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, including Executive Chef
• Strong background in high-volume, full-service restaurants with scratch-kitchen operations
• Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen profitability

Executive Chef Preferred Background and Skills

• Experience in waterfront, seafood-focused, coastal, or upscale casual restaurant concepts
• Strong knowledge of fresh seafood, proteins, sauces, and high-quality food preparation
• Track record of maintaining food quality, presentation, and consistency during high-volume service
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on kitchen organization, accountability, food safety, and team development