Executive Chef | Award-Winning Scratch Kitchen | Memphis Metro, TN

Nbutexas; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Three weeks paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with discretionary match after

Structured 10-week training program

Internal promotion opportunities

Holidays closed

Job summary

Nbutexas seeks an Executive Chef for a high-volume scratch kitchen in Memphis. You will lead all BOH operations, coach Sous Chefs, and drive quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as an Executive Chef in a polished casual setting, with hands-on butchering experience and a track record of developing culinary teams.

Qualifications

• Two+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Scratch-kitchen experience required.
• Hands-on butchering experience required.
• Experience leading kitchen operations in a corporate restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and P&L.
• Proven success developing culinary teams.
• Stable employment history with career progression.
• Polished casual or upscale casual restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Sous Chefs and hourly culinary team members.
• Drive food quality, consistency, execution, and sanitation standards.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and overall kitchen productivity.
• Hire, train, schedule, and retain high-performing BOH teams.
• Maintain strong inventory controls and vendor relationships.
• Ensure consistent execution of established recipes and operating procedures.
• Lead hands-on butchering and portion-control standards.
• Partner with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Executive leadership

Hands-on cooking

Butchering experience

Food cost & P&L

Team development

Kitchen operations

Job description

Executive Chef – Award-Winning Scratch Kitchen | Memphis Metro, TN

Lead the Kitchen. Develop Great People. Build a Career.

We're partnering with an award-winning polished casual restaurant group to identify an exceptional Executive Chef for one of its high-volume restaurants.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys coaching and developing people, leading from the front, and operating a high-volume scratch kitchen with exceptional food quality and consistency.

This organization has built a strong reputation through scratch cooking, outstanding hospitality, and promoting talented leaders from within. If you're looking for more than your next Executive Chef position—and instead want to join a company that invests in its people and offers long-term career growth,we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$85,000 base salary
• Uncapped profit-sharing bonus, typically $15,000–$20,000+ annually and paid every four weeks
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company match after one year
• Structured 10-week training program
• Significant internal promotion opportunities
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• Early closure on Christmas Eve

What You'll Do

• Lead all back-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Sous Chefs and hourly culinary team members.
• Drive food quality, consistency, execution, and sanitation standards.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and overall kitchen productivity.
• Hire, train, schedule, and retain high-performing BOH teams.
• Maintain strong inventory controls and vendor relationships.
• Ensure consistent execution of established recipes and operating procedures.
• Lead hands-on butchering and portion-control standards.
• Partner with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What We're Looking For

• Two or more years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Scratch-kitchen experience required.
• Hands-on butchering experience required.
• Experience leading kitchen operations within a corporate restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and P&L performance.
• Proven success developing and retaining culinary teams.
• Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression.
• Polished casual or upscale casual restaurant experience strongly preferred.

This Could Be an Excellent Fit If You Enjoy

• Leading by example instead of managing from the office.
• Coaching and developing future culinary leaders.
• Building positive, high-performing kitchen cultures.
• Working for a company that promotes from within.
• Operating within proven systems while delivering exceptional food every day.

If you're interested in learning more, we'd welcome a confidential conversation about the opportunity.