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Executive Chef Opportunity | High-Volume Scratch Kitchen | Growth-Focused Hospitality Group
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a highly regarded, polished full-service restaurant in Collegeville, PA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a chef-driven environment and has a strong background in scratch cooking, team leadership, operational excellence, and elevated guest experiences.
This role is ideal for a hands-on Executive Chef who can balance culinary creativity with strong operational execution, while leading and developing a high-performing BOH team.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all back-of-house culinary operations with a hands-on leadership approach
- Oversee food quality, consistency, execution, and presentation standards
- Manage kitchen labor, food cost controls, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Hire, train, coach, and develop BOH leadership and line-level team members
- Ensure operational excellence, cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance standards
- Collaborate on seasonal menu execution, specials, and culinary innovation
- Drive performance through systems, accountability, and strong kitchen culture
- Maintain high standards during high-volume service periods
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience
- Proven success leading high-volume, full-service scratch kitchens
- Strong culinary leadership and people-development skills
- Experience managing food cost, labor, scheduling, and kitchen financial performance
- Strong organizational and operational systems management
- Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for hospitality, guest experience, and culinary excellence
- Stable career progression with demonstrated leadership success
Compensation & Benefits:
- $70,000–$80,000 base salary
- Performance-based growth opportunity
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Established and growing hospitality organization
- Strong culture with long-term career advancement potential
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000