Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume, Guest-First Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Dining discounts

Discounts at related brands

Gympass discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Competitive pay & incentives

Job summary

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our opening team in Idaho. This role requires strong leadership in a high-volume setting and a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.

You will manage shifts, control costs, develop the team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences while maintaining product quality and cleanliness. Eligible candidates enjoy a competitive pay range with a 25% bonus potential.

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
• 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

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

Leadership

Operations understanding

Guest experience focus

Team coaching

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Culinary Dropout, part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our opening team in Idaho. This role requires strong leadership in a high-volume setting and a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.

You will manage shifts, control costs, develop the team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences while maintaining product quality and cleanliness. Eligible candidates enjoy a competitive pay range with a 25% bonus potential.