Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Dining + Bonus Eligible

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement match

Dining discounts

Gym/fitness discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts under The Cheesecake Factory umbrella, is hiring an Executive Chef. You will lead high-volume operations, manage shifts, and coach a diverse team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Strong knowledge of financials and operations is required.

Applicants should have 5+ years of restaurant leadership, with a passion for quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Immediate hiring is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts including 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 high-volume environments.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

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
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Skills

High-volume mgmt

Financials understanding

Staff scheduling

Guest experience

Food knowledge

Quality control

POS systems

OpenTable

Leadership & coaching

Continuous improvement

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts under The Cheesecake Factory umbrella, is hiring an Executive Chef. You will lead high-volume operations, manage shifts, and coach a diverse team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Strong knowledge of financials and operations is required.

Applicants should have 5+ years of restaurant leadership, with a passion for quality, consistency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Immediate hiring is emphasized.