Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Waterfront Kitchen

Gecko Hospitality NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality NC seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a high-volume waterfront dining destination in North Carolina. The role oversees kitchen operations, menu execution, food safety, and team leadership while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary management, strong food-cost control, and ServSafe certification. This position offers a hands-on, fast-paced environment with opportunities to shape seasonal menus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to control food costs and labor efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage back-of-house operations to ensure consistent food quality.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials aligned with concept and guest expectations.
• Ensure recipes, plating, and portion controls are consistently executed.
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs to meet financial goals.
• Oversee inventory management and vendor relationships.
• Maintain health and sanitation compliance with regulations.
• Lead banquet, catering, and private events culinary execution as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Menu development

Team mentoring

Food safety & sanitation

Vendor management

Job description

Gecko Hospitality NC seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a high-volume waterfront dining destination in North Carolina. The role oversees kitchen operations, menu execution, food safety, and team leadership while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary management, strong food-cost control, and ServSafe certification. This position offers a hands-on, fast-paced environment with opportunities to shape seasonal menus