Executive Chef – New Restaurant Opening
Location: Glendale, AZ
Salary: 75k/year - 90k/year
Posted Date: 07.14.2025
Employment Type: Permanent
Job ID: 3329493
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Chef
Concept Type: New Restaurant Opening
Location: Glendale, AZ
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Are you ready to lead and inspire? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join a thriving new restaurant in Glendale, AZ. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and a dedication to culinary excellence while fostering a people-first culture. Within this newly opening concept, you'll find an inclusive environment, where professional growth and work-life balance are priorities.
Job Qualifications
As our Executive Chef, you'll bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5-7 years of culinary management experience in high-volume operations.
- Proven leadership capabilities, including staff hiring, training, performance evaluation, and team building.
- Strong knowledge of food trends, quality standards, sanitation, food cost control, and artistic presentations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills, fostering a positive work community.
- A strong ability to adapt, build strategy, and oversee kitchen operations effectively.
Job Responsibilities
As the Executive Chef in Glendale, AZ, you'll:
- Lead all culinary operations for the restaurant.
- Develop and manage an effective kitchen budget aligned with operational objectives.
- Create and implement menus, recipes, and culinary presentations that reflect the restaurant's concept.
- Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
- Organize and direct kitchen staffing, training, and scheduling to achieve operational goals.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, service, and cost-efficiency.
- Troubleshoot operational challenges and initiate improvement strategies.
- Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and overall functionality in the kitchen.
Company Benefits
By joining as an Executive Chef in Glendale, AZ, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive PPO Medical and Dental insurance.
- Vision coverage through VSP.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance for added security.
- Monthly dining allowances.
- Paid time off (PTO) starting upon hire.
- A paid sabbatical program to support long-term engagement.
This role as Executive Chef in Glendale, AZ, represents an incredible opportunity for professionals eager to lead in a new restaurant opening. It’s not just about the kitchen—it’s about shaping a culture of culinary excellence and professional community.
Ready to step into this pivotal culinary leadership role? Send your resume to John Wilcoxon and unlock your potential in this rewarding, growth-focused career. John@geckohospitality.com
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