EXECUTIVE CHEF - Upscale Farm-to-Table Restaurant - Wayne, PA

Wayne, PA - Main Line

$90 - $105k Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Growth Opportunity

An award-winning, high-volume, scratch-kitchen restaurant on the Main Line in Wayne, PA is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead its culinary program.

This is a highly respected, community-focused restaurant known for its creative American cuisine, commitment to local and sustainable sourcing, and warm, polished hospitality. We are looking for a true leader who can balance culinary excellence, financial acumen, and team development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on chef who wants autonomy, creativity, and a clear path for future advancement within a growing hospitality group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire all Back of House operations, including menu development, daily execution, and quality control
• Create seasonal, innovative, farm-to-table menus utilizing fresh, local ingredients
• Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to meet financial goals
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a strong culinary team; foster a positive, professional, and accountable culture
• Ensure absolute compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with FOH leadership and ownership to drive guest satisfaction and overall business success
• Maintain consistency and excellence during high-volume service

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or high-level Executive Sous Chef in a full-service, upscale casual / farm-to-table restaurant
• Proven background in high-volume, scratch-cooking environments
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to control food and labor costs while maintaining quality
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
• Passion for sustainable sourcing, seasonal cooking, and hospitality

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary of $90 - $105k
• Performance-based bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and more
• Significant future advancement potential with a respected and growing restaurant group
• Creative freedom and the opportunity to make a real impact
• Supportive leadership and a quality-focused culture

If you are a driven Executive Chef near Wayne, PA, ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please send an accurate resume to: nate@geckohospitality.com