Executive Chef - Scratch Kitchen JN -052025-159439

Goodwin Recruiting; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking culinary team as an Executive Chef, where your creativity and leadership will shine. This role offers the chance to craft a unique, scratch-made menu that highlights European culinary influences across breakfast, brunch, and dinner. You'll lead a talented kitchen team in a collaborative environment, ensuring every dish is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. With competitive compensation and a focus on work-life balance, this opportunity is perfect for culinary professionals eager to innovate and inspire. Bring your vision to the plate and elevate the dining experience to new heights.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Full benefits package

Work-life balance

Creative kitchen environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an Executive Chef in a full-service kitchen.
• Expertise in scratch cooking with a European influence.
• Strong business acumen in budgeting and food costing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure quality assurance.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to foster excellence.
• Create innovative, seasonal menus reflecting European cuisine.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Innovation

Budgeting

Food Cost Management

Communication

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We are in search of a passionate and dynamic Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver an exceptional dining experience that blends creativity, quality, and European culinary influence. This is a unique opportunity to shape a fresh, scratch-made menu across breakfast, brunch, and dinner in a collaborative, guest-focused environment.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all kitchen operations including food preparation, execution, and quality assurance.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented kitchen team while fostering a culture of excellence, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Create seasonal, innovative menus that reflect both global creativity and a strong European influence.
• Ensure all dishes are made from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Manage food cost, inventory, and vendor relationships to optimize profitability without compromising quality.

Executive Chef Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a fast-paced, full-service kitchen.
• Demonstrated expertise in scratch cooking with a strong emphasis on breakfast, brunch, and dinner service.
• Must have a clear European culinary influence and deep appreciation for regional techniques, ingredients, and presentations.
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting, food costing, and financial oversight.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead a diverse and driven team.
• A passion for culinary innovation and a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends.

Executive Chef Benefits

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
• Full benefits package including medical and dental
• Work-life balance
• A positive, creative, and team-oriented kitchen environment

If you're a culinary professional who blends strong leadership with European-inspired creativity, we want to meet you. Join us and help take our cuisine to the next level.

Apply today and bring your vision to the plate!

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