Executive Chef

Fearless Restaurants; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Premium PPO)

Paid time off 15 days (years 1-4)

Paid time off 20 days (year 5+)

Two days off per week

Employee Dining Benefit Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fearless Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in the Wayne, PA area. You will oversee all kitchen operations, drive menu development, and nurture relationships with local purveyors, farms, and producers.

This role demands strong leadership, food safety excellence, and a passion for creative, high-quality dishes. You will manage multiple stations including expo, mentor staff, and uphold Fearless Restaurants’ standards as we grow.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a professional environment.
• Must hold a current ServSafe Certification or PA Food Handlers.
• Passion for purveyor/local farmer relationships.
• Ability to lead and educate staff.
• Creative menu development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure consistency across all stations.
• Develop and refresh seasonal menus with a focus on local sourcing.
• Maintain food safety standards and training for the team.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership for growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Staff training

Menu development

Professional demeanor

Education

ServSafe Certification or PA Food Handlers

Job description

EXECUTIVE CHEF POSITION AT FEARLESS RESTAURANT GROUP

What makes Fearless Restaurants special and a great place to work

Cuz’ we give a damn!

We are part of Fearless Restaurant Group; a multi-concept group of artisanal restaurants based in Philadelphia, PA, and Long Beach Island, NJ. As a company, our talent, teamwork, resources, and opportunity define us. We build our workplaces on loyalty and respect. We're a creative, ambitious business with an aggressive growth strategy and require like-minded leaders to join us as we move forward.

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking in a professional environment
• Professional demeanor with Jedi-like temperament
• A passion for purveyor/local farmer relationships
• Strong leadership skills
• Must have a CURRENT ServSafe Certification or PA Food Handlers
• Love being creative and coming up with new menu items
• Sound cooking skills and techniques
• Ability to confidently work all stations, including expo
• Food safety knowledge
• Staff education

Salary/Benefits

• Premium PPO health and dental insurance through Independence Blue Cross
• 15 days of paid time off year 1-4
• 20 days of paid time off year 5+
• Two consecutive days off per week
• Employee Dining Benefit Program at all Fearless Restaurant locations
• Opportunities for career growth with other Fearless Restaurants