Executive Chef — Lead Kitchen & Team Atlantic Beach

AlphaX; Atlantic Beach (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based compensation

Paid time off

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative kitchen culture

Job summary

A culinary establishment in Atlantic Beach, NC, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive culinary innovation. You will be responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing staff, and ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. The role requires a blend of hands-on kitchen involvement and strategic oversight to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. This opportunity offers performance-based compensation, career growth, and a collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams.
• Proven expertise in menu engineering and food cost analysis.
• Understanding of North Carolina food safety regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and multitasking capability.
• Commitment to culinary creativity and guest-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all kitchen activities.
• Design seasonal menus aligning with guest preferences.
• Recruit, mentor, train, and schedule culinary staff.
• Monitor food costs and manage purchasing.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership for seamless service execution.
• Implement operational efficiencies to improve kitchen productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Engineering

Food Cost Analysis

Team Development

Culinary Creativity

Job description

A culinary establishment in Atlantic Beach, NC, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive culinary innovation. You will be responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing staff, and ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. The role requires a blend of hands-on kitchen involvement and strategic oversight to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. This opportunity offers performance-based compensation, career growth, and a collaborative kitchen culture.