Executive Chef: Hands-On Leader for Creative Cuisine

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Housing loan program

Employee discounts

PTO after 90 days

Maternity/Paternity leave 4 weeks

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is hiring an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen across 30+ locations. You will drive staff development, quality, and guest experience, shaping menus and culinary strategy.

This hands-on leadership role requires collaboration with senior leadership to meet financial goals and ensure smooth daily operations. You will partner with local suppliers, mentor chefs, and foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, and operational excellence, delivering memorable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of kitchen management and menu creation.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development abilities.
• Hands-on cooking with a passion for quality and consistency.
• Strong understanding of finances, labor, and food costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and develop staff while maintaining guest experience.
• Collaborate with the GM and Home Office to optimize labor, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure quality control, inventory management, and health/safety standards.
• Drive menu creation and culinary innovation across concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on cooking

Menu development

Cost control

Team collaboration

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is hiring an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen across 30+ locations. You will drive staff development, quality, and guest experience, shaping menus and culinary strategy.

This hands-on leadership role requires collaboration with senior leadership to meet financial goals and ensure smooth daily operations. You will partner with local suppliers, mentor chefs, and foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, and operational excellence, delivering memorable