Executive Chef | Boca Raton

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Boca Raton. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who combines a passion for scratch-made cuisine with strong business acumen, team development, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality.

The ideal candidate has a successful track record in polished, upscale dining environments and thrives in a fast-paced operation where food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Oversee scratch-kitchen execution, recipe standards, food safety, and sanitation.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Maintain operational standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless, guest-focused dining experience.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.5 years of recent Executive Chef experience in upscale, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven success leading restaurant operations generating $6M+ in annual sales.
• Strong background in high-volume, scratch-made culinary operations.
• Experience with established multi-unit restaurant groups and structured corporate operating systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in food cost management, labor controls, inventory, and BOH financial performance.
• Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to develop culinary talent and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to complete an extended out-of-market training program.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative, performance-driven culture that values culinary excellence and leadership.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Executive Chef with a passion for elevated dining, scratch-made cuisine, and developing exceptional culinary teams, we encourage you to apply.

JOB ID: 183408

Nichelle Ritter