Executive Chef: Lead, Mentor & High-Volume Kitchen

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Bonus every pay period

Three weeks paid time-off annually

401k + company match

Growth opportunities with new storeop

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant in Omaha. You will coach and develop the kitchen team, ensure food quality, safety, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while remaining calm under pressure.

You will mentor staff, manage inventories, hire back-of-house personnel, and coordinate with managers to reach staffing and financial goals. This role offers growth opportunities within our expanding portfolio.

Qualifications

• The Executive Chef should always act as a “brand ambassador” for our company.
• The Executive Chef must live by a guest orientated philosophy and show honesty and integrity in all things.
• A solid track record in achieving financial results is a must for the Restaurant Executive Chef.
• A passion for mentoring and developing others is a must for the Restaurant Executive Chef.
• The Executive Chef must have high volume restaurant management experience of at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the entire restaurant.
• Trains and develops Sous Chef.
• Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance.
• Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station.
• Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen.
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals.
• Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort.
• Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers.

Job description

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant in Omaha. You will coach and develop the kitchen team, ensure food quality, safety, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while remaining calm under pressure.

You will mentor staff, manage inventories, hire back-of-house personnel, and coordinate with managers to reach staffing and financial goals. This role offers growth opportunities within our expanding portfolio.