Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager
Goodwin Recruiting
New York NY 10018 US
Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager
Join a growing comfort food restaurant group known for scratch cooking, seasonal menus, and a focus on healthier classics. This is a unique opportunity to help build a vibrant team culture, foster guest happiness, and grow your career with an innovative, expanding organization that values work-life balance and team wellbeing.
Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- Short-term disability coverage
- Phone reimbursement
- Strong, achievable bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Ground-level growth opportunity with career advancement
Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of scratch kitchen experience
- Proven ability to lead by example with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing teams
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Tech savvy and comfortable with modern restaurant systems
Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience mentoring and developing staff into leadership roles
- Passion for community engagement and guest experience
Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Build, train, and inspire a team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest happiness
- Oversee daily kitchen and front-of-house operations in accordance with established systems
- Source, purchase, and receive ingredients for a seasonally changing scratch-cooked menu
- Foster strong relationships with team members and the local community
- Continuously mentor and develop team members into future restaurant leaders
- Ensure consistent, high-quality food and service standards
If you’re passionate about healthy comfort food and ready to create a lasting impact, we invite you to join us in making our guests—and team members—happy every day.