Executive Chef

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc.; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. in Wabash, IN seeks an Executive Chef to lead and elevate our upscale restaurant. You will shape culinary strategy, drive guest satisfaction, and oversee budgets while cultivating a high-performance team in a collaborative culture.

The role requires a culinary degree, wine certification preferred, and a track record of data-driven decisions to improve consistency and profitability. Aloha POS and Microsoft 365 proficiency are desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary leadership in upscale casual or fine dining.
• Culinary degree and wine certification preferred.
• Proven financial acumen, strategic planning and data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills; able to build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: drive culinary strategy for upscale presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Financial management: manage budgets, forecasts, and analyze sales, labor, and costs.
• Team development: hire, mentor, and inspire culinary staff to uphold high standards.
• Operational oversight: ensure safe, sanitary operations and optimize back-of-house workflows.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Team development

Operational excellence

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Culinary degree

Wine certification

Tools

Aloha POS

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Chef for our upscale full-service restaurant. Located in the picturesque small town of Wabash, IN, a regional hub for art and entertainment, the restaurant's future depends on a visionary leader who can build a legacy from the inside out. This isn't a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo; it’s a mission to recognize the untapped potential, improve food consistency, elevate our guest experience, and foster a healthy workplace culture. If you have the grit to refine our systems and the heart to inspire a team, we invite you to take control and help solidify our restaurant at the top of our community’s culinary scene.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Execute a culinary strategy focused on upscale food presentation, guest satisfaction, profitability, and operational excellence
• Financial Management: Manage annual budgets, long-term forecasts, and provide regular analysis of sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and inspire a culinary team to improve consistency and maintain high presentation standards
• Operational Oversight: Ensure a safe, compliant, and sanitary environment while optimizing workflows for back-of-house

Executive Chef Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service upscale casual or fine dining restaurant
• Education: Culinary degree and a wine certification is preferred
• Expertise: Proven track record in financial acumen, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills with the ability to build consensus across cross-functional teams
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Aloha POS system is preferred

Compensation:

• Annual Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: 10% annual bonus potential paid annually
• Benefits: Industry-leading comprehensive benefits package