Executive Chef: High-Impact Leadership & Menu Craft

STK Steakhouse; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Dining Discounts/Onsite Meals

Career Development & Growth

Paid Sick Time (where applicable)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits

Job summary

THE ONE GROUP is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary experience for a premier dining brand in the U.S. This role blends hands-on cooking, strong leadership, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional guest experiences and cost-aware menus.

You will oversee kitchen operations, lead a talented team, manage food costs and safety, and collaborate on seasonal menus and events to elevate the TOG brand.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in high-volume dining.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
• Expertise in kitchen operations, food cost and financial accountability.
• Strong culinary creativity and menu development skills.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work on the line when needed.
• Serve Safe certification and comprehensive food safety knowledge.
• Experience with restaurant POS and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food production and presentation.
• Execute line positions when needed and support during peak hours.
• Lead menu development and seasonal specials with cost control.
• Conduct line checks for temperature, freshness, and plating.
• Expedite orders while maintaining smooth kitchen workflow.
• Train, mentor and motivate staff; schedule and meetings.
• Manage food costs, payroll, inventory, and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with purchasing and marketing for events and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Food safety knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

THE ONE GROUP is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary experience for a premier dining brand in the U.S. This role blends hands-on cooking, strong leadership, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional guest experiences and cost-aware menus.

You will oversee kitchen operations, lead a talented team, manage food costs and safety, and collaborate on seasonal menus and events to elevate the TOG brand.