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Executive Chef

Clive Collective
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development


Department: Culinary / BOH Operations Reports To: Director of Operations/Ownership

Location: Clive Collective - “Assigned Location” Pay: $80-95k Benefits

Job Summary

The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, culinary execution, and food-related standards at a Clive Collective restaurant. This role requires a creative yet disciplined leader who can balance culinary excellence with cost control, consistency, team development, and operational efficiency. The Executive Chef will set the culinary tone for the restaurant while aligning with Clive Collective’s brand identity, financial goals, and guest experience standards.

The Executive Chef may be assigned to an existing or future Clive Collective location based on company needs.

Core Responsibilities

  • Culinary Leadership & Vision
  • Establish and maintain culinary standards that reflect the brand and concept
  • Develop, test, and implement seasonal menus and features
  • Maintain recipe accuracy, presentation standards, and flavor consistency
  • Work in collaboration with Ownership and Operations on concept evolution
  • Ensure every dish meets Clive Collective quality expectations


Kitchen Operations & Execution

  • Oversee daily BOH operations: prep, line, expo, and sanitation
  • Create and manage prep systems, station organization, and kitchen flow
  • Ensure adherence to health department and safety regulations
  • Monitor food handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards
  • Maintain accurate recipe costing and portion control
  • Oversee equipment care, maintenance, and cleanliness


Financial & Inventory Management

  • Manage food cost, waste, ordering, and inventory accuracy
  • Develop and maintain par levels for all food items
  • Schedule BOH labor in alignment with business levels
  • Monitor usage, spoilage, and overproduction
  • Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting


Team Leadership & Development

  • Hire, train, develop, and retain BOH team members
  • Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions
  • Implement consistent training standards for all BOH positions


Brand Representation & Standards

  • Act as an ambassador of the culinary brand internally and externally
  • Support marketing initiatives, tastings, events, and partnerships


Required Qualifications

  • 3–5 years as a Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Strong leadership and staff development experience
  • Solid understanding of food costing and inventory management
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and retain a high-performing BOH team
  • Experience with seasonal menu development
  • Knowledge of health and food safety regulations


Schedule & Work Environment

  • Full-time, on-site, flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment
  • May require travel to support additional Clive Collective locations or openings

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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