Executive Chef – Creative Leader in New Orleans

Goodwin Recruiting; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with multiple plans

Bonus structure, quarterly

PTO after six months

401K with company match

Competitive salary

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chef de Cuisine in New Orleans, LA to lead a high-volume, upscale dining operation. You will develop innovative menus and build a talented culinary team, while partnering with the executive group to manage daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in similar settings, strong leadership, and a track record of financial accountability and inventory control. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leading high-volume or upscale dining operations.
• Proven inventory control, costing, and scheduling skills.
• Experience managing a restaurant with $7M+ volume.
• Strong polish and professionalism.
• No more than two jobs in past five years.
• Ability to partner with Executive team to run daily operations.
• Commitment to training and developing a team of cooks into future leaders.
• Financial accountability and inventory management.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus and lead menu development.
• Develop a talented culinary team and mentorship.
• Partner with Executive team to manage daily restaurant operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Financial accountability

Scheduling

Communication

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chef de Cuisine in New Orleans, LA to lead a high-volume, upscale dining operation. You will develop innovative menus and build a talented culinary team, while partnering with the executive group to manage daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in similar settings, strong leadership, and a track record of financial accountability and inventory control. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.