Executive Chef | Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Greek House Chefs; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Greek House Chefs in Iowa City is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary activities in the GHC Kitchen. You will train staff, plan menus, purchase products, and manage the culinary budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

This role requires leadership, menu development, cost control, and compliance with health standards. You will coordinate with management and vendors, lead training, and ensure the kitchen operates smoothly for events and daily service.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years lead sous or executive chef experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all culinary activities for the kitchen.
• Plan menus and oversee production.
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff.
• Manage staff schedules and hours.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety per standards.
• Monitor quality and food appearance.
• Submit menus in advance via GHC app.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and clients.

Skills

Coordination

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Team communication

Quality judgment

Workplace safety

Instructing

Negotiation

Social perceptiveness

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Greek House Chefs App

Inventory management software

Database UI & queries

Compliance software

Job description

Greek House Chefs in Iowa City is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary activities in the GHC Kitchen. You will train staff, plan menus, purchase products, and manage the culinary budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

This role requires leadership, menu development, cost control, and compliance with health standards. You will coordinate with management and vendors, lead training, and ensure the kitchen operates smoothly for events and daily service.