Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Service + Flexible PTO

True Food Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Long-term incentive bonus

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

FSA for childcare

Pet insurance

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal

401K with matching

Dining discounts

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

True Food Kitchen seeks an experienced restaurant leader to partner with FOH and BOH, drive sales and profitability, and build strong teams. You will lead service on the floor and in the kitchen, ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and coaching.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in management, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality, with a track record of developing managers and hourly staff to achieve excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and staff development capabilities.

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

Management experience

Financial acumen

Leadership & coaching

Job description

True Food Kitchen seeks an experienced restaurant leader to partner with FOH and BOH, drive sales and profitability, and build strong teams. You will lead service on the floor and in the kitchen, ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership and coaching.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in management, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality, with a track record of developing managers and hourly staff to achieve excellence.