Executive Chef – Modern Asian Cuisine JN -052025-160611

Goodwin Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef for their Asian Fusion restaurant in Atlanta. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary leadership experience and a passion for modern Asian cuisine. This role offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus structure

Major medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Growth potential with raises and promotions

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in Asian or Asian Fusion cuisine.
• Strong career history with no more than 2-3 roles in the past 5 years.
• Passionate and solutions-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, including prep, production, inventory, purchasing, and cleanliness.
• Train and mentor the back-of-house team for consistency in dish execution.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Creativity in cooking

Operations-focused mindset

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Executive Chef – Modern Asian Cuisine JN -052025-160611

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This position is for a dynamic Executive Chef to lead the back-of-house operations at a well-established, chef-driven Asian Fusion restaurant in Midtown-Downtown Atlanta. We offer a supportive environment where team members grow and thrive, with many staff members staying with us for years.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in Asian or Asian Fusion cuisine
• A strong and steady career history (no more than 2-3 roles in the past 5 years)
• A creative approach to modern Asian cooking, emphasizing flavor and presentation
• A positive, operations-focused mindset with leadership skills to develop a cohesive kitchen team
• Passionate, open-minded, solutions-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced, chef-driven kitchen
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, including prep, production, inventory, purchasing, and cleanliness
• Train and mentor the back-of-house team to ensure consistency in dish execution and presentation
• Maintain high standards for food safety, quality, and efficiency
• Lead with confidence and calmness under pressure, proactively solving challenges
• Collaborate with ownership to refine and evolve menu offerings

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience ($68,000 - $78,000)
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Major medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth potential with raises and promotions based on performance

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