Executive Chef: Hands-On Leader Driving Creative, Profitable Kitchens

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Quarterly bonuses

PTO after 90 days

Health insurance

401K with match

Housing assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Savannah is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the line, mentor the kitchen team, and ensure exceptional staff and guest experiences while driving P&L goals. You will manage all kitchen operations, collaborate with the GM and Home Office, maintain health and safety standards, work hands-on in the trenches with the team, and build menus with local ingredients.

This role offers competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses, PTO after 90 days, comprehensive health

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen management and menu creation.
• Hands-on leader who mentors staff and drives guest-focused service.
• Strong financial acumen, labor control, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team on a hands-on basis and develop staff.
• Oversee kitchen operations, inventory management, and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with GM and Home Office leaders to optimize labor, budgets, and P&L to meet targets.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu creation

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Savannah is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the line, mentor the kitchen team, and ensure exceptional staff and guest experiences while driving P&L goals. You will manage all kitchen operations, collaborate with the GM and Home Office, maintain health and safety standards, work hands-on in the trenches with the team, and build menus with local ingredients.

This role offers competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses, PTO after 90 days, comprehensive health