Executive Chef - Lead Visionary Kitchen & Guest Experience

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our upscale full-service restaurant. This mission-driven role requires a visionary leader who can refine systems, elevate guest experience, and foster a healthy workplace culture.

You will set culinary strategy, manage budgets, mentor the team, and ensure safe, sanitary operations while driving profitability and consistency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in upscale casual or fine dining.
• Culinary degree and wine certification preferred.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: culinary strategy focused on upscale presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Financial management: budgets, forecasts, sales analysis, and labor optimization.
• Team development: hire, mentor, and inspire a culinary team to maintain high standards.
• Operational oversight: ensure a safe, sanitary environment and optimize back-of-house workflows.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Culinary degree

Wine certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Aloha POS

Job description

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our upscale full-service restaurant. This mission-driven role requires a visionary leader who can refine systems, elevate guest experience, and foster a healthy workplace culture.

You will set culinary strategy, manage budgets, mentor the team, and ensure safe, sanitary operations while driving profitability and consistency.