Executive Chef | New Restaurant Opening (Mid-June)

Jacksonville Beach, FL | Confidential Hospitality Group

The Opportunity

This is not a maintenance role—it’s an opportunity to build and lead from the ground up.

A growing, chef-driven hospitality group is opening a new, high-volume restaurant in Jacksonville Beach this June and is seeking an Executive Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen from day one.

The concept is rooted in a 100% scratch kitchen, with a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients, thoughtful execution, and elevated yet approachable dining. The existing location has quickly established itself as a high-performing, quality-driven operation, and this new opening is positioned to deliver at the same level.

This role is ideal for a chef who takes pride in building strong teams, setting clear standards, and creating a kitchen culture grounded in consistency, accountability, and craft.

If you’re looking for the opportunity to lead a well-supported opening and establish a kitchen the right way from the start, this is that opportunity.

What You’ll Own

• Full leadership of a 100% scratch kitchen
• Hiring, training, and building your BOH team pre-opening
• Driving consistency, execution, and standards from day one
• Food cost, inventory, and operational systems
• Kitchen culture, accountability, and performance
• Partnering with ownership on execution and growth

What We’re Looking For

• Executive Chef with 5+ years experience in high volume kitchens
• Extensive background in scratch kitchens
• Someone who leads from the front—not the office
• Strong systems mindset (you run a tight kitchen)
• Experience opening restaurants is a plus
• High standards, low ego, team builder

The Details

• Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL
• Opening: Mid-June
• Compensation: Up to $90,000 + bonus
• Benefits: Full package
• Growth: Real opportunity to grow with an expanding group

Why This Role Stands Out

• You’re not inheriting problems—you’re building it right from the start
• Backed by a group with proven volume and success
• Beachside location with strong demand and visibility
• Opportunity to make a real impact and grow beyond one location

Interested?

If this sounds like the kind of kitchen you want to lead, let’s connect. I’m happy to share more details confidentially. Please send your current resume to Jen@geckohospitality.com