Executive Chef — Creative Menu Architect & Team Leader

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

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.