Elevate Your Culinary Leadership as Executive Chef with Florida’s Original Brand

Join a dynamic, growing team in beautiful St. Augustine, FL, as our Executive Chef for an upscale, high-volume restaurant concept. With plans to expand into a second location, this role offers exciting opportunities for career advancement and growth within a company that values culinary excellence and hospitality leadership.

We foster a culture rooted in teamwork, respect, and innovation, ensuring you can build a fulfilling career while enjoying what you do every day.

Title of Position: Executive Chef

Job Description:

We are seeking an Executive Chef with a strong culinary background in upscale, high-volume environments to lead all kitchen operations while collaborating closely with ownership and the management team. The Executive Chef will manage multiple salaried and hourly kitchen managers, fostering a culture of accountability, teaching, and excellence.

The ideal candidate will be extremely competent with inventory management, ordering, cost control, and labor scheduling, while driving culinary creativity and consistency. You will develop and mentor a young culinary team, ensuring high standards of execution, sanitation, and guest satisfaction while maintaining our reputation for excellence.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary: $75K–$85K + Bonus Incentives (up to 15% annually)

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

• Dental & Vision Coverage

• PTO & Career Growth Potential!

We’re Looking for a Leader Who:

• Proven Executive Chef or CDC experience in upscale, high-volume restaurant environments.

• In-depth knowledge of inventory systems, food cost control, and effective labor management.

• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and develop kitchen managers and culinary teams.

• Passion for culinary excellence and consistency while fostering a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Executive Chef Opportunity – St. Augustine, FL

Ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership journey with a team that values your expertise? Submit your updated resume to Jen@geckohospitality.com to be considered for this exciting role.