Executive Chef – Upscale Casual Dining

Wichita, KS | $75,000–$80,000 Base | $90,000–$95,000 Total Compensation

Lead a Great Kitchen. Develop a Great Team. Build Your Career.

Are you an experienced Executive Chef who enjoys leading a high-volume kitchen, developing talented people, and delivering exceptional food every day? We're looking for a hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a successful, upscale casual dining restaurant in Wichita, KS. This is an opportunity to join an established, growing restaurant group with a strong reputation for quality, a scratch-made menu, and a commitment to developing its leaders. With annual restaurant sales averaging $4–6 million, you'll lead a busy, well-supported kitchen where execution, consistency, and teamwork matter.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Base salary of $75,000–$80,000, based on experience
• Total compensation potential of $90,000–$95,000
• Profit-sharing bonus paid every four weeks
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Established restaurant group with locations nationwide
• Excellent training, support, and long-term career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Lead all daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Develop, coach, and mentor Sous Chefs and kitchen team members
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Oversee scratch food preparation, in-house butchering, and portion control
• Manage food costs, ordering, inventory, and kitchen productivity
• Recruit, train, and develop a strong back-of-house leadership team
• Maintain high standards for sanitation, organization, and food safety
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve operational and financial goals

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Experience in restaurants generating $3 million or more in annual sales; $4–6 million preferred
• Strong scratch-kitchen and hands-on butchering experience
• Background in upscale casual, polished casual, or steakhouse dining preferred
• Experience working within an established corporate restaurant environment
• Proven ability to manage food costs, labor, inventory, and kitchen performance
• A positive, professional leadership style with a passion for developing people

Ready for Your Next Culinary Leadership Opportunity?

If you're an experienced Executive Chef who enjoys running a successful kitchen, leading a strong team, and being part of a growing restaurant organization, we'd like to speak with you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about this Wichita Executive Chef opportunity.