Job Description Job Description
An Ohio, premier multi-concept hospitality group seeking an accomplished Corporate Executive Chef. This is a high-impact leadership role for a chef who has already demonstrated the ability to run successful, high-volume fine-dining restaurants and is ready to expand their influence with a successful concept while opening new ones.
The right candidate will provide culinary vision, operational excellence, and hands-on leadership for established high-end dining venues while driving the development and successful launch of new concepts. This is a true corporate-level position with authority, visibility, and the resources to execute at a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational culinary leadership across multiple high-volume fine-dining concepts
- Maintain and elevate food quality, consistency, and guest experience in existing restaurants
- Develop and open new concepts, including menu creation, kitchen design input, staffing, systems, and successful launches
- Build, mentor, and retain strong culinary teams at the chef and sous chef levels
- Drive menu engineering, costing, purchasing strategy, and profitability without compromising quality
- Establish and enforce culinary standards, training programs, and operational systems across the portfolio
- Partner with ownership and operations leadership on growth, innovation, and brand standards
- Oversee food safety, compliance, and vendor relationships at a corporate level
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated success as Executive Chef or Culinary Director in high-volume, fine-dining restaurants (steakhouse, contemporary American, or comparable upscale concepts preferred)
- Proven track record of running profitable, high-quality kitchens with strong guest feedback and team retention
- Experience opening new restaurants or concepts is highly desirable
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to elevate teams and hold high standards
- Deep understanding of costing, purchasing, and menu engineering in a fine-dining environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with ownership and multi-unit operations
- Passion for excellence in both food and hospitality
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $150,000 - $175,000+ based on experience, plus performance, profit-share bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and expand a growing portfolio of high-end dining concepts
- Resources and support to execute at a high level
This is a confidential search for a discerning chef who has already succeeded at the highest levels of fine dining and is ready for broader impact. Serious inquiries from qualified candidates only.
To Apply: Please submit your resume with a brief summary of your relevant high-volume fine-dining leadership experience and any new concept openings you have led.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Company Description
A well-established, multi-concept hospitality group known for delivering exceptional fine-dining and upscale dining experiences in Ohio. The organization operates a portfolio of successful, high-volume restaurants and related hospitality venues with a strong reputation for culinary quality, attentive service, and memorable guest experiences. Ownership and leadership are deeply committed to excellence and long-term growth. The group has a proven track record of developing and refining concepts that resonate with guests, and it continues to invest in its people, facilities, and culinary programs. This is a stable yet ambitious organization that values high standards, operational discipline, and continuous improvement while providing the resources necessary for culinary leaders to succeed.
Company Description A well-established, multi-concept hospitality group known for delivering exceptional fine-dining and upscale dining experiences in Ohio. The organization operates a portfolio of successful, high-volume restaurants and related hospitality venues with a strong reputation for culinary quality, attentive service, and memorable guest experiences. Ownership and leadership are deeply committed to excellence and long-term growth. The group has a proven track record of developing and refining concepts that resonate with guests, and it continues to invest in its people, facilities, and culinary programs. This is a stable yet ambitious organization that values high standards, operational discipline, and continuous improvement while providing the resources necessary for culinary leaders to succeed.
