Executive Chef
Goodwin Recruiting
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
A soon-to-open steakhouse in Naples, Florida is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the opening and ongoing culinary direction of this ambitious new restaurant. Backed by a respected hospitality group, this is an opportunity to shape a luxury dining concept featuring premium dry-aged steaks and seafood.
The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations for a 200+ seat venue, develop chef-driven seasonal menus, and recruit a high-performing back-of-house team.
Qualifications
- Full-time relocation to Naples, Florida.
- Minimum 3 years as Executive Chef, CDC or Executive Sous Chef in upscale or fine dining.
- Experience leading successful new restaurant openings.
- Proven background in high-volume steakhouse or chophouse concepts.
- Specialization in charcoal grilling; deep knowledge of dry-aged meats and seafood.
- Demonstrated ability to manage annual restaurant sales of $6M+.
- Leadership experience with culinary teams of 50+ staff.
- Valid ServSafe Certification or equivalent.
- Strong financial skills managing food, labor, and operational costs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations and culinary execution for a 200+ seat restaurant.
- Set and maintain the highest standards for food quality, safety, and presentation.
- Develop chef-driven seasonal menus and specials leveraging Mediterranean flavors.
- Recruit, train, and inspire a back-of-house team.
- Manage food and labor budgets while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
- Conduct line checks, monitor food safety, and ensure kitchen compliance.
- Partner with front-of-house leadership to create a seamless, vibrant restaurant environment.
Skills
Job description
A soon-to-open steakhouse in Naples, FL is seeking a skilled Executive Chef to lead the opening and ongoing culinary direction of this ambitious new restaurant. Backed by a respected hospitality group, this is an opportunity to shape a luxury dining concept featuring premium dry-aged steaks and seafood.
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Relocation assistance on a case by case basis
- Annual Bonus Program
- Full time relocation to Naples, Florida
- Minimum 3 years as Executive Chef, CDC or Executive Sous Chef in upscale or fine dining
- Experience leading successful new restaurant openings
- Proven background in high-volume steakhouse or chophouse concepts
- Specialization in charcoal grilling; deep knowledge of dry-aged meats and seafood
- Demonstrated ability to manage annual restaurant sales of $6M+
- Leadership experience with culinary teams of 50+ staff
- Valid ServSafe Certification or equivalent
- Strong financial skills managing food, labor, and operational costs
- Oversee all kitchen operations and culinary execution for a 200+ seat restaurant
- Set and maintain the highest standards for food quality, safety, and presentation
- Develop chef-driven seasonal menus and specials leveraging Mediterranean flavors
- Recruit, train, and inspire a back-of-house team
- Manage food and labor budgets while delivering an exceptional guest experience
- Conduct line checks, monitor food safety, and ensure kitchen compliance
- Partner with front-of-house leadership to create a seamless, vibrant restaurant environment
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