Executive Chef - High-Volume Fine Dining Leader & Benefits

Goodwin Recruiting; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Bonus

401k

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a premier upscale restaurant in Newark, Delaware. The candidate thrives in a multi-venue, high-volume environment and upholds stellar service standards.

Responsibilities include daily coaching, team development, driving sales through operational excellence, and ensuring food quality. Must have 4+ years in casual upscale dining, hands-on leadership every shift, and ability to manage P&L, scheduling, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Leads a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Hands-on leadership on every shift.
• 4+ years in casual upscale dining.
• Preference for no more than 2 jobs in 4 years.
• Executes P&L, scheduling, and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily coaching and feedback to team members.
• Drive sales through operational excellence and continual training.
• Ensure quality operations and food standards align with brand.
• Maintain stellar guest experience and staff engagement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Coaching

Training

Tools

P&L management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a premier upscale restaurant in Newark, Delaware. The candidate thrives in a multi-venue, high-volume environment and upholds stellar service standards.

Responsibilities include daily coaching, team development, driving sales through operational excellence, and ensuring food quality. Must have 4+ years in casual upscale dining, hands-on leadership every shift, and ability to manage P&L, scheduling, and inventory.