Executive Chef | Omaha

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) is seeking an Executive Chef who thrives on freshness and mentorship in a casual taco concept. You will lead culinary staff, uphold safety standards, and drive exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant environment.

You will mentor and develop a team, manage high-volume operations, and contribute to menu creativity while maintaining quality and consistency across shifts.

Qualifications

• High-volume kitchen management experience of 3+ years.
• Proven track record in achieving solid financial results.
• Guest-oriented philosophy and integrity.
• May be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary staff and ensure compliance with safety, security and health regulations.
• Maintain absolute cleanliness and deliver exceptional dishes to guests.
• Develop career skills in product ordering, inventory control and scheduling.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Financial results

Guest-focused service

Honesty and integrity

Mentoring culinary staff

Job description

Our company is searching for an Executive Chef who loves keeping it fresh and wants to mentor others! We encourage our culinary staff members to challenge their potential and create brand excitement through creativity. Born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila. We’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages, and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting. There are no white tablecloths at this taco joint!

About the Role

Responsibilities

• The Executive Chef will be responsible for the culinary staff by ensuring all personnel adhere to all safety, security and health regulations.
• Maintaining absolute cleanliness and providing exceptional dishes to guests.
• Our company will ensure that the Executive Chef has the tools to develop his/her career to become proficient in skills such as product ordering, inventory control and scheduling.
• The Executive Chef will maintain a professional atmosphere and open communication to ensure that culinary staff concerns are dealt with appropriately.

Qualifications

• The Executive Chef must have high volume kitchen management experience of 3+ years.
• The Executive Chef must have a proven track record in assisting the company in achieving solid financial results.
• The Executive Chef must live by a guest-oriented philosophy and show honesty and integrity in all things.
• The Executive Chef may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Required Skills

• Proven track record in achieving solid financial results.
• Guest-oriented philosophy.
• Honesty and integrity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a casual dining environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop culinary staff.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay up to 80k