What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at McCormick & Schmick's?
Overview
Lead the kitchen. Elevate the experience. Define the standard.
At Simms Steakhouse in Lakewood, exceptional steaks, fresh seafood, and breathtaking views come together to create a truly memorable dining experience. We’re seeking an Executive Chef who can oversee all culinary operations, drive consistency and quality, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, refined environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding cuisine with precision and creativity, this is your chance to lead the culinary vision at a premier steakhouse destination.
Benefits
Pay Range
USD $75,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Lead the kitchen. Elevate the experience. Define the standard.
At Simms Steakhouse in Lakewood, exceptional steaks, fresh seafood, and breathtaking views come together to create a truly memorable dining experience. We’re seeking an Executive Chef who can oversee all culinary operations, drive consistency and quality, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, refined environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding cuisine with precision and creativity, this is your chance to lead the culinary vision at a premier steakhouse destination.
Benefits
- Extensive and well-rounded training program
- Continued career development and growth opportunities
- Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
- Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
- Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
- Paid sick leave
- Paid time off
- Monthly discretionary bonus potential
- Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
- Management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
- Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
- Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
- Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations
- At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment
- Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
- Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
- Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
- Application deadline is 7/15/2026. Click on "Apply" to submit for this position.
Pay Range
USD $75,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000