Executive Chef: Lead Scratch Kitchen & Team Development

Goodwin Recruiting; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a scratch-kitchen in an upscale casual setting. This role requires hands-on leadership, a focus on quality, and the ability to balance food cost with labor while building a positive kitchen culture.

You will train and mentor a culinary team, oversee daily operations, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with restaurant leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef or strong senior kitchen leadership experience.
• Upscale casual and scratch-kitchen experience.
• Strong leadership and financial skills.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and developing people.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the culinary team.
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Oversee scratch preparation and kitchen execution.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste.
• Maintain high sanitation and food-safety standards.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Team development

High-volume operations

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a scratch-kitchen in an upscale casual setting. This role requires hands-on leadership, a focus on quality, and the ability to balance food cost with labor while building a positive kitchen culture.

You will train and mentor a culinary team, oversee daily operations, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with restaurant leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.