Executive Chef: Lead Menu Innovation, Systems & Growth

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, full-service restaurant. This role requires a hands-on culinary leader with experience in kitchen management, food quality, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen performance, maintain food quality, ensure compliance, and develop future culinary leaders. This position offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
• Experience leading Sous Chefs, Kitchen Managers, or lead line teams preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, and health department compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations for one restaurant location.
• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure culinary performance.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership for service flow.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Team leadership

Food quality

Cost control

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, full-service restaurant. This role requires a hands-on culinary leader with experience in kitchen management, food quality, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen performance, maintain food quality, ensure compliance, and develop future culinary leaders. This position offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 plus bonuses.