Executive Chef: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and careerAdv

Supportive, team-focused working env

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, upscale San Antonio restaurant. The role blends hands-on kitchen leadership with strong financial oversight to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has a background in polished dining, a proven record of improving kitchen performance, and the ability to balance culinary excellence with business results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven success leading high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
• Strong background in scratch-made culinary execution.
• Experience with established corporate restaurant operating systems and standards.
• Demonstrated responsibility for P&L performance, food costs, labor, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain strong culinary teams.
• Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations, including culinary execution, staffing, and daily service.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, recipe consistency, presentation, and sanitation.
• Oversee food costs, labor management, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen profitability.
• Develop and manage BOH budgets, forecasts, schedules, and operating standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop Sous Chefs and culinary team members.
• Maintain strong systems for ordering, inventory control, product pars, and waste reduction.
• Support menu development and culinary improvements while maintaining operational consistency.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, financial performance, and team development.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Scratch kitchen

Financial acumen

Operational discipline

Team development

Staffing

Communication

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, upscale San Antonio restaurant. The role blends hands-on kitchen leadership with strong financial oversight to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has a background in polished dining, a proven record of improving kitchen performance, and the ability to balance culinary excellence with business results.