Executive Chef

Todds Creole Kitchen; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Todds Creole Kitchen in Wichita is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus reflecting Cajun, American, and seafood cuisine, and drive cost controls with a skilled team.

You will recruit, train, and nurture culinary staff while upholding health standards and delivering exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a like kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and styles.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Develop and innovate delicious menu items that reflect Cajun, American and Seafood cuisine.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to maintain efficiency.
• Lead, train, and motivate a dynamic kitchen team to deliver excellent service.
• Follow all health code protocol and procedures to ensure food quality and safety.
• Hiring, guiding and developing the culinary staff around you.
• Developing systems to control kitchen production and quality.
• Collaborate with a motivated team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Inventory management

Staff coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training (preferred)

Job description

Are you passionate about creating delicious Cajun and American dishes in a lively kitchen environment? Are you looking for a serious growth opportunity with a local group driven by the desire to grow and be better every day we operate.

Todds Creole Kitchen is searching for culinarily skilled individuals to help drive our concept forward and grow. This is your chance to lead a team of hardworking individuals and help build something unique with a restaurant group in its early stages and become more than just another number on someone's clipboard.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation
• Develop and innovate delicious menu items that reflect our Cajun, American and Seafood cuisine
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to maintain efficiency
• Lead, train, and motivate a dynamic kitchen team to deliver excellent service
• Follow all health code protocol and procedures to a tee to ensure food quality and safety
• Hiring, guiding and developing the culinary staff around you
• Developing systems to control kitchen production and quality
• Collaborate with a motivated team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a like kitchen
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and styles
• Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Todd's Creole Kitchen serves some of the best American and Cajun food in Wichita. With amazing appetizers, soups & salads, handhelds, steaks, and Cajun cuisine favorites, there's a little something to please everyone.