Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a premier upscale dining establishment in Greensboro, NC. Our kitchen is a high-energy environment focused on culinary excellence and flawless execution. We operate a high-volume dining room, consistently producing over 3,000 covers weekly while maintaining strict quality standards and exceptional guest satisfaction metrics.

As the leader of our back-of-house operations, you will direct daily kitchen activities, spearhead seasonal menu development, and mentor a dedicated brigade of cooks. We need a solution-oriented culinary professional who can optimize food cost percentages without compromising on quality. You will bring a proven track record of improving kitchen efficiency, driving profitability, and reducing staff turnover through effective team management.

"We provide our chefs with the autonomy to create and the resources to succeed, resulting in a culture where true culinary talent thrives and operational bottlenecks are swiftly resolved." — Regional Director of Operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the culinary team during high-volume service, ensuring every dish meets strict upscale dining standards.
• Develop and engineer seasonal menus that balance culinary creativity with smart cross-utilization and profitability.
• Manage prime vendor relationships, inventory control, and kitchen financials to consistently meet food cost and labor targets.
• Implement and enforce rigorous sanitation, health, and quality control standards across all prep and line stations.
• Recruit, train, and mentor sous chefs and line staff to build a strong, reliable bench of culinary talent.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of kitchen P&L management, menu engineering, and labor optimization.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and retain diverse culinary teams.
• Deep passion for culinary excellence and a strong command of modern cooking techniques.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training is preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead one of Greensboro's most dynamic kitchens. Submit your resume to KIM@GECKOHOSPITALITY.COM to set up a call to learn more.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

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