Executive Chef: Hands-On Leader for Upscale Dining

Gecko Hospitality

Tennessee

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and future incentives
Great growth opportunities
Paid vacation
Growing brand

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for our restaurant in Clarksville, TN. The role focuses on menu development, costing, hiring and training, and maintaining COGs to ensure guest satisfaction in a high-energy environment.

The Executive Chef must lead by example, possess strong culinary skills, and drive growth while maintaining quality and costs. This is a hands-on leadership position located in Clarksville, TN with opportunities for advancement within our growing brand.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years as a salaried Executive Chef in Upscale Casual Dining.
  • Experience in costing and managing associated costs.
  • Hands on leadership is required.
  • Excellent references and ability to pass background and drug test.
  • Passion for great food.
  • Ability to attract and train top talent.
  • Good history of tenure.

Responsibilities

  • Menu development and costing.
  • Hiring and training of staff.
  • Maintaining COGs and other costs.
  • Provide hands-on leadership wherever needed.

Skills

Executive Chef exp
Costing
Hands-on leadership
Hiring & training

Job description

Gecko Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for our restaurant in Clarksville, TN. The role focuses on menu development, costing, hiring and training, and maintaining COGs to ensure guest satisfaction in a high-energy environment.

The Executive Chef must lead by example, possess strong culinary skills, and drive growth while maintaining quality and costs. This is a hands-on leadership position located in Clarksville, TN with opportunities for advancement within our growing brand.

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