Head Chef - Creative Culinary Leader & Menu Innovator

Jobtome; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartnBelly is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team across our food trucks, catering, and production kitchens. This role goes beyond cooking, shaping the menu and guest experience with bold, crave-worthy dishes.

You will drive menu development, standardize recipes, and maintain top food safety while mentoring staff. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building systems that deliver consistent quality, we want to meet you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in professional kitchens, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep culinary knowledge across diverse techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Passion for menu development and customer-centric innovation.
• Strong food costing, inventory control, and process optimization.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and inspire teams.
• Comfort leading high-volume production and catering environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute bold, crave-worthy menus aligned with HeartnBelly's mission.
• Lead menu R&D using customer feedback and trends.
• Standardize recipes for consistency across locations.
• Oversee daily kitchen workflows and optimize prep processes.
• Conduct regular quality audits and uphold safety standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to refine service flow.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff and foster a collaborative culture.
• Build balanced schedules and support team well-being.
• Partner on inventory management, cost control, and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Culinary expertise

Food costing

Inventory control

Quality audits

Team training

Operational efficiency

Job description

HeartnBelly is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team across our food trucks, catering, and production kitchens. This role goes beyond cooking, shaping the menu and guest experience with bold, crave-worthy dishes.

You will drive menu development, standardize recipes, and maintain top food safety while mentoring staff. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building systems that deliver consistent quality, we want to meet you.