Executive Chef – High-Volume Island Kitchen Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Wellness benefits

Career development

Lead premier Hawaii operation

Job summary

Our client in Honolulu seeks a Rock Star Executive Chef to lead a high-volume restaurant and event-driven culinary operation. This hands-on leader will blend exceptional cuisine with strong financial oversight and team development in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role requires proven P&L management, menu execution, and capacity to inspire diverse culinary teams across events, banquets, and dining services, delivering outstanding guest experiences in Hawaii's premier markets.

Qualifications

• Extensive progressive culinary leadership in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Executive Chef-level leadership strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading high-volume, full-service operations.
• Strong P&L knowledge managing food cost, labor, purchasing, profitability.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and retain culinary teams.
• Knowledge of kitchen scheduling, forecasting, inventory, and controls.
• Maintain recipe consistency, food quality, presentation, and speed.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Food safety certifications required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule to meet business demands.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive chef

P&L knowledge

Staff development

Kitchen operations

Recipe execution

Food safety

Problem-solving

Flex schedule

Communication

Job description

Our client in Honolulu seeks a Rock Star Executive Chef to lead a high-volume restaurant and event-driven culinary operation. This hands-on leader will blend exceptional cuisine with strong financial oversight and team development in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role requires proven P&L management, menu execution, and capacity to inspire diverse culinary teams across events, banquets, and dining services, delivering outstanding guest experiences in Hawaii's premier markets.