Executive Chef — High-Volume Kitchen, 25% Bonus

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Dining discount 50% at Fox Restaurant

Discounts at The Cheesecake Factory

Discounts at North Italia

Gympass discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout in Phoenix, AZ is hiring an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume operation and drive gastronomic excellence. This role requires strong financial acumen, scheduling, and daily decision making to ensure smooth service.

You will guide kitchen teams, manage guest expectations, and uphold quality, cleanliness, and safety in a fast-paced setting while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Must have 5+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Skills

Restaurant management

Financials understanding

Shift management

Guest experience

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Culinary Dropout in Phoenix, AZ is hiring an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume operation and drive gastronomic excellence. This role requires strong financial acumen, scheduling, and daily decision making to ensure smooth service.

You will guide kitchen teams, manage guest expectations, and uphold quality, cleanliness, and safety in a fast-paced setting while delivering memorable dining experiences.