Executive Chef - Lead Creative, High-Volume Kitchen

RIM Recruitment Professionals

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Dining Discounts

Excellent advancement opportunities

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen at an upscale casual restaurant. You will drive menu development, culinary innovation, and maintain exceptional food quality and consistency across shifts.

The ideal candidate has proven executive-level leadership with strong knowledge of food costs, labor, inventory, and purchasing. This role offers a base salary up to $95,000 plus bonus and full benefits, with excellent advancement

Qualifications

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
Hands-on leader who manages kitchen operations.
Strong knowledge of food costs, labor, inventory, and purchasing.

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations.
Own menu development, new dishes, specials, and culinary innovation.
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
Lead from the line during high-volume services and ensure flawless execution.
Drive food quality, consistency, presentation, and ticket times.
Manage food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen financial performance.
Oversee scheduling and staffing while maintaining appropriate labor levels.
Maintain sanitation, organization, and food safety standards.
Partner with restaurant leadership to drive guest satisfaction and overall restaurant performance.
Build a kitchen culture centered around accountability and culinary excellence.