Executive Chef
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$95k – $105k per year
Location
In office (Mission Viejo)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
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Goodwin Recruiting is a full-service executive search and direct-hire recruitment agency operating across the United States. Founded in 1999 by Eric Goodwin with an initial focus on the hospitality sector, the firm has expanded to place management, executive, and specialized talent across industries including hospitality, manufacturing and engineering, healthcare, finance and accounting, construction, and information technology through a nationwide network of recruiting partners. The company is headquartered in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States.
Executive Chef Responsibilities:
- Operational Management: Oversee daily kitchen functions, workflows, and facility standards.
- Quality & Technique: Direct all smoking processes, meat preparation, and culinary execution.
- Financial Oversight: Manage food costs, inventory, and labor budgets to achieve profitability.
- Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff.
Executive Chef Requirements:
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of executive chef or head pitmaster experience within a high-volume, reputable barbecue or southern-comfort culinary concept.
- Proven Stability: Demonstrates a history of consistent, long-term employment with previous employers rather than frequent job changes.
- Career Consistency: Shows a strong commitment to past roles, reflecting reliability and stability in employment history.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to inspire, manage, and hold a diverse team accountable in a fast-paced environment.
Executive Chef Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Room to Grow!
JOB ID: 182658
Peggy Hong
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