Executive Chef | Full Service Restaurant

📍 Drexel Hill, PA

💰 Salary: Up to $85,000

Are you a dynamic culinary leader with a passion for exceptional food and high standards? We’re seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to take charge of a high-volume, full-service restaurant located within a busy hotel property in Drexel Hill, PA. This is your opportunity to lead a thriving kitchen, shape an evolving menu, and inspire a dedicated culinary team.

As Executive Chef, you’ll oversee all back-of-house operations—driving quality, consistency, creativity, and efficiency. From menu development to team leadership and cost control, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

🔥 What You’ll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and timing meet or exceed expectations
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary staff, building a culture of professionalism and accountability
• Design seasonal menus, incorporating current culinary trends and guest preferences
• Manage inventory, food purchasing, and vendor relationships to support cost-effective operations
• Monitor food and labor costs, ensuring financial performance aligns with goals
• Uphold the highest standards for food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Step in as needed on the line or expo during busy service periods
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences
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✅ What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a full-service or hotel restaurant
• Proven success managing kitchen staff, driving performance, and reducing turnover
• Strong understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and ordering systems
• A passion for culinary creativity and menu innovation
• Excellent leadership, time management, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen best practices
• Hands-on approach and willingness to support the team during peak periods

🎁 What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $85,000, based on experience
• Creative control over menu design and culinary direction
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• High-traffic, full-service environment with strong guest demand
• Opportunities for career advancement within a respected hospitality group

If you’re a skilled chef ready to lead a strong team and elevate a high-profile kitchen, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career. Please send your resume to Heather@geckohospitality.com for consideration.