Executive Chef - Lead, Grow & Elevate High-Volume Kitchen

True Food Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan

Competitive Compensation Package with

Health and Wellness Benefits

FSA options for child care

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal support

401K and TRUE Matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Additional perks and discounts through

Job summary

True Food Kitchen is seeking a dynamic restaurant leader to partner with FOH & BOH leadership, drive sales and profitability, and uphold guest experiences across high-volume service. This role emphasizes hands-on kitchen leadership, team development, and meticulous operations oversight.

You will mentor managers and hourly staff, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences daily.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• A caring, self-motivated leader who inspires excellence through coaching and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FOH & BOH leadership to maximize sales and profitability through strong P&L, inventory, and cash flow management.
• Lead high-volume service from the floor or expo, ensuring flawless food quality, presentation, and guest interaction.
• Conduct line checks, facility walks, and follow-ups to maintain operational excellence; oversee EcoSure & Health inspections to guarantee a safe, compliant kitchen.
• Manage, develop, and inspire FOH & BOH teams in partnership with the General Manager — including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Dedicate significant time in the kitchen to hands-on leadership and team development, ensuring consistency, growth, and excellence across all stations.
• Create pathways for growth by coaching and mentoring managers and key hourly team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations management

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Coaching and development

Job description

True Food Kitchen is seeking a dynamic restaurant leader to partner with FOH & BOH leadership, drive sales and profitability, and uphold guest experiences across high-volume service. This role emphasizes hands-on kitchen leadership, team development, and meticulous operations oversight.

You will mentor managers and hourly staff, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences daily.