Executive Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement match

Dining discounts

Gym/fitness discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts under The Cheesecake Factory umbrella, is hiring an Executive Chef. You will lead high-volume operations, manage shifts, and coach a diverse team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Strong knowledge of financials and operations is required.

Applicants should have 5+ years of restaurant leadership, with a passion for quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Immediate hiring is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts including 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 high-volume environments.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

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
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Skills

High-volume mgmt

Financials understanding

Staff scheduling

Guest experience

Food knowledge

Quality control

POS systems

OpenTable

Leadership & coaching

Continuous improvement

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

Compensation Range

$90,000 - $105,000 / 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.