Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Bonuses and raises potential

Dynamic, friendly work environment

Comprehensive benefits: paid vacation,

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, dining

Job summary

Pappas Restaurants, Inc. seeks an Executive Chef to oversee food quality, execution, and presentation within an assigned restaurant. This role partners with the General Manager and Lead Concept Leader team to support ongoing success and innovation of the restaurant.

The Executive Chef will lead a high-volume scratch kitchen, drive menu development, training, budgeting, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while delivering guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated culinary expertise and strong food execution skills.
• Experience creating menu items and assisting with menu development.
• Experience with multiple cuisines and culinary styles.
• Proven experience training, developing, and engaging team members.
• Leadership experience in scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and food costing.
• Ability to meet labor and budgetary goals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in high-pressure situations.
• English communication required; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of a high-volume scratch kitchen.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, execution, and presentation standards.
• Support restaurant operations to ensure team members and systems function efficiently.
• Partner with restaurant management to drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with General Manager to achieve operational, financial, and staffing goals.
• Assist with feature menu development, testing, and implementation of new culinary initiatives.
• Train, develop, coach, and engage kitchen team members.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Responsible for labor, purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Foster positive working relationships with restaurant management and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Menu development

High-pressure execution

Education

Culinary degree / bachelor's preferred

Tools

Inventory management

Budgeting

Food safety & cost controls

Job description

Pappas Restaurants, Inc. seeks an Executive Chef to oversee food quality, execution, and presentation within an assigned restaurant. This role partners with the General Manager and Lead Concept Leader team to support ongoing success and innovation of the restaurant.

The Executive Chef will lead a high-volume scratch kitchen, drive menu development, training, budgeting, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while delivering guest satisfaction and operational excellence.