Executive Chef

Hospitality Confidential is pleased to present an exciting Executive Chef opportunity with a beloved, long-standing restaurant in Santa Fe, approaching 50 years of culinary excellence. This iconic destination is known for its refined approach to modern American cuisine with French influences, strong community presence, and commitment to hospitality at the highest level.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced culinary leader who brings both creative vision and operational expertise, with a passion for mentorship, consistency, and continuous improvement.

About the Positio

nThe Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and alignment with the restaurant’s vision. This role works closely with ownership and leadership to drive culinary excellence while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and execution

.This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building strong teams, refining systems, and delivering a consistently elevated dining experience

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Skills & Requiremen

• ts3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, ideally within Michelin-starred, James Beard-level, or similarly acclaimed kitche
• nsStrong foundation in fine dining, with expertise in French techniques and modern American cuisi
• neProven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing back-of-house tea
• msDemonstrated financial acumen, including food cost control, inventory management, and P&L oversig
• htExperience with purchasing, vendor management, and operational syste
• msHighly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven approach to leadersh
• ipStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with ownership and leadership tea
• msCommitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen operatio
• nsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment while fostering a positive and professional team cultu

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Compensation & Benef

• its$100,000 – $120,000 base sal
• aryHealth insurance stip
• endRelocation assistance availa
• blePaid Time
• OffAnnual team trips & educational outi
• ngsDining discou

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Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected sta