Executive Chef | JGroup Hospitality

JGroup Hospitality is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at one of our restaurants in the Seacoast New Hampshire area.

We are a locally owned hospitality group behind a diverse collection of independent restaurants, each with its own concept, menu and personality. We're looking for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about great food, developing strong kitchen teams and maintaining consistently high standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead, train and develop the culinary team
• Develop menus and original recipes
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency and presentation
• Stay current with restaurant and culinary trends
• Manage food costs, inventory and purchasing
• Oversee ordering, receiving and proper product storage
• Ensure the kitchen is appropriately staffed, organized and maintained
• Establish clear expectations and goals for the culinary team
• Work collaboratively with restaurant leadership to support successful day-to-day operations
• Maintain a clean, organized and well-functioning kitchen environment

What We're Looking For

• Proven culinary leadership experience
• Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills
• Experience with menu and recipe development
• Solid understanding of food cost, inventory and kitchen operations
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Availability to work nights and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000–$70,000 per year, with potential bonus opportunities.

Benefits include paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance options, and retirement benefits.

This is a full-time, in-person position in the Seacoast New Hampshire area.