Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Growth opportunities

Bonus Potential

Healthcare Program

Training & Support

Paid Vacation Time

Closed Mondays

Paid 4th of July week off + 3 holidays

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Executive Chef for a high-volume restaurant group in Saint Paul, MN, to lead one flagship location and drive culinary excellence while building a unified back‑of‑house team for outstanding guest service.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years as an EC, hands-on leadership, scratch-kitchen experience, and a professional image. Full-time with clear growth and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

2–3 years prior experience as an Executive Chef.
Hands-on leader with multi-unit concepts and systems.
Reports to General Manager and Owners.
Exceptionally service-oriented with hospitality timing.
Experience in quality scratch kitchens.
Used to high-volume sales.
Maintains a professional image and demeanor.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Hands-on leadership

Multi-unit systems

Hospitality mindset

Scratch kitchen

High-volume service

Professional image

Job description

One of the hottest restaurant groups in the area is looking for its next culinary star!! We are looking for our next Executive Chef to operate one of our high-volume locations. If you are a dynamic leader great at building unifying teams in the back of the house,

Executive Chef Requirements:

2-3 years prior experience as an EC
HANDS-ON Chef with a background in multi-unit concepts used to systems and routines
Reports to General Manager and Owners
Exceptionally service-oriented/ understands hospitality time
Experience in quality scratch kitchens
Used to high-volume sales
Professional image & demeanor

Executive Chef Benefits: