Executive Chef - NEW restaurant opening!!

Atlanta, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $110,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Creative freedom

Long-term growth potential

competitive salary

Job Description

Our company is launching a brand-new, polished casual dining restaurant in the vibrant city of Atlanta, GA. This exciting new venture aims to blend approachable, seasonally inspired cuisine with an inviting atmosphere that offers guests a memorable dining experience. Known for our commitment to excellence, creativity, and team empowerment, we are looking to build a strong culinary brand from the ground up with a focus on quality and consistent guest satisfaction. Our new restaurant will serve as a beacon of innovation and hospitality within Atlanta's thriving culinary scene.

We are seeking an Executive Chef to join us as a foundational leader for this new opportunity. This role is a highly hands-on position, ideal for a creative and organized culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Executive Chef will be responsible not only for crafting and executing a seasonally driven, polished casual dining menu but also for leading and mentoring the kitchen staff to cultivate a positive and accountable kitchen culture. This position entails oversight of all back-of-house culinary operations, including quality control, food presentation, consistency, and operational efficiency.

As a key leadership figure, the Executive Chef will manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships while ensuring that all health, safety, and sanitation standards are rigorously followed. Collaboration with ownership and management is essential to shaping the restaurant's opening and long-term success within Atlanta's competitive dining market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate chef to bring imaginative culinary ideas to life while balancing discipline and consistency to establish a respected and successful restaurant brand.

The compensation for this role ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 annually, reflecting experience and expertise. Alongside a base salary, the position includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. Candidates can expect creative freedom within a clearly defined concept with opportunities for long-term growth within the expanding hospitality group behind this new establishment. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in launching and leading an innovative new restaurant in Atlanta, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting culinary journey.

Job Requirements

minimum of 5 years experience in executive or senior chef role
culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
strong leadership and communication skills
knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations
experience managing food costs and vendor relationships
ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Job Qualifications

proven experience as an executive chef or senior chef in a high-quality casual or polished casual dining environment
strong leadership skills with a passion for team development
solid understanding of food cost control, kitchen systems, and operational efficiency
creative mindset balanced with consistency and discipline
ability to thrive in a fast-paced opening environment

Job Duties

create and execute a seasonally driven, approachable menu that reflects a polished casual dining style
lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team while fostering a positive, accountable culture
oversee all back-of-house culinary operations, including food quality, consistency, and presentation
manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships
ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
collaborate closely with ownership and management to shape the restaurant's opening and long-term success in Atlanta GA