Executive Chef - Drive Growth in a High-Volume Kitchen

Greenleaf Hospitality Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenleaf Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-volume casual dining kitchen. You will direct staff, drive menu development, and implement efficient processes to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, a data-driven mindset, and flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts. A culinary degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Drives to improve work and implement new ideas to improve business goals.
• Sets direction, maintains it and achieves the agreed-upon goal.
• Has an upbeat attitude that creates a contagious work environment.
• Good decision maker who understands measurements and data in running a business.
• Experience developing processes and systems in a kitchen environment.
• Proven track record in culinary field.
• Strong people acumen to develop solid working relationships internally and with customers.
• Decisiveness with a big-picture perspective.
• Driven by purpose, mission, values, and urgency.
• Night, weekend and holiday availability.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Safe handling of chemicals and equipment; comply with safety standards.
• Repetitive motion responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead talented staff in a high-volume casual dining kitchen to drive profitability and guest loyalty.
• Oversee menu development, features, and specials aligned with inventory and local trends.
• Increase kitchen efficiency through sound processes and systems.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between restaurant outlets.
• Establish and maintain key customer-focused processes.
• Contribute to the overall hotel/restaurant operations with professional knowledge.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety across all shifts.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate purchasing with approved vendors.

Skills

Executive chef experience

High volume leadership

People leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Greenleaf Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-volume casual dining kitchen. You will direct staff, drive menu development, and implement efficient processes to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, a data-driven mindset, and flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts. A culinary degree is preferred but not required.