Executive Chef

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: 100000–125000 USD

Uncapped quarterly bonus: 10000–20000

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive healthcare

EAP

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. in Kansas City seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across high-volume dining and catering brands. The role requires strategic menu development, cost management, and team leadership of culinary staff.

You will drive food production, ensure quality and safety standards, and mentor a talented kitchen team while collaborating with sales and operations leaders. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of culinary teams in high-volume settings.
• Strong ability to design and execute menus for diverse event types.
• Track record of controlling food costs and labor budgets.
• Commitment to training, coaching, and developing kitchen staff.
• Active ServSafe certification or willingness to certify during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage all culinary activities, processes, and training for kitchen teams.
• Oversee and mentor executive sous chefs and hourly staff.
• Drive daily food production while managing costs, quality, and presentation.
• Direct large-scale catering and plated events for 500+ guests.
• Own menu creation and development in collaboration with sales/operations leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department, OSHA, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

High-volume leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Training & mentoring

Food safety & sanitation

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

A premier hospitality brand in Kansas City is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a dynamic, high-volume dining and catering business.

This high-impact leadership position oversees a talented culinary team while driving systems development, operational discipline, and creative menu planning. The company offers high operational autonomy, a brand with a proven track record of success, and strong growth potential. Living and working in the Kansas City metropolitan area provides access to a vibrant cultural scene, world-renowned culinary traditions, professional sports, and an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Manage all culinary activities, processes, and training for kitchen teams across high-volume dining and catering brands.
• Oversee, coach, and mentor an established culinary leadership structure, including Executive Sous Chefs and hourly Sous Chefs.
• Drive daily food production while maintaining strict oversight of food costs, labor budgets, quality standards, and presentation.
• Direct high-volume event execution, including large-scale on-site and off-site plated catering events for 500+ guests.
• Maintain complete ownership of menu creation and development in collaboration with senior sales and operations leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with Health Department, OSHA, and corporate sanitation and safety regulations.

Executive Chef Qualifications:

• Progressive culinary leadership experience managing high-volume operations generating at least $10M in annual revenue.
• Passion for training and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in executing large-scale catering and plated events for groups of 500 or more guests.
• Proven track record in developing kitchen systems, controlling operational costs, and mentoring culinary staff.
• Active ServSafe certification or ability to certify during onboarding.
• Base Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 annually.
• Bonus: Uncapped quarterly bonus program based on sales growth and profitability, forecasted at $10,000 - $20,000 annually.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Relocation: Assistance available on a case-by-case basis.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.