Executive Chef

True Food Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan

Competitive compensation with bonus

Job summary

True Food Kitchen is seeking a dynamic restaurant leader to partner with FOH & BOH leadership, drive sales and profitability, and oversee a high-volume service environment. The role requires hands-on kitchen leadership, strong hiring, training, and performance management capabilities, and a commitment to guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of management at high-volume restaurants, excels in budgeting and forecasting, and inspires teams through coaching and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor leaders and hourly staff.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FOH & BOH leadership to maximize sales and profitability.
• Lead high-volume service from the floor or expo.
• Conduct line checks and facility walks to ensure quality and compliance.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of teams.
• Provide hands-on leadership in the kitchen to ensure excellence across stations.
• Coach and mentor managers and key hourly team members.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

Who We're Inviting To The Table

• Partner with FOH & BOH leadership to maximize sales and profitability through strong P&L, inventory, and cash flow management.
• Lead high-volume service from the floor or expo, ensuring flawless food quality, presentation, and guest interaction.
• Conduct line checks, facility walks, and follow-ups to maintain operational excellence; oversee EcoSure & Health inspections to guarantee a safe, compliant kitchen.
• Manage, develop, and inspire FOH & BOH teams in partnership with the General Manager - including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Dedicate significant time in the kitchen to hands-on leadership and team development, ensuring consistency, growth, and excellence across all stations.
• Create pathways for growth by coaching and mentoring managers and key hourly team members.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• A passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable dining experiences.
• The ability to thrive under pressure while handling last-minute requests with ease.
• 5+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• A caring, self-motivated leader who inspires excellence through coaching and accountability.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Flexible PTO
• Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount