Executive Chef

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a growing upscale casual restaurant group with a strong leadership team and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who values fresh food, operational excellence, and developing great teams. We are looking for someone who leads with humility, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary managers and team members.
• Manage food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and payroll.
• Maintain recipe standards, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Collaborate on menu development and culinary improvements.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to improve operational performance and guest satisfaction.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented kitchen culture.

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, including previous Executive Chef experience.
• Strong background in full-service or upscale casual dining.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing culinary talent.
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing, and inventory.
• Experience with fresh food preparation, recipe execution, and menu development.
• Hands-on, approachable leadership style with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain high culinary standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Stable career history and interest in long-term growth.
• Must be local to the Dublin/Columbus area.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities