Executive Chef – $75K–$80K Base + 12k+ Bonus

Upscale | High Volume Concept in Wichita, KS

A well-established, high-volume upscale casual restaurant group is searching for an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at its Wichita location. Known for a scratch-made menu, and a steakhouse-caliber approach to proteins and seafood, this is a concept built for guests who expect polish without pretense — and a kitchen built for a chef who wants to run it that way. The company is growing across multiple states, with new restaurants opening regularly.

What You'll Own

•     Lead and manage all back-of-house team members, kitchen operations, and food production, including the bar-side kitchen program

•     Train and develop a Sous Chef into a strong second-in-command

•     Coach, counsel, and provide ongoing feedback to build a high-performing culinary team

•     Cross-train team members across stations, building depth and kitchen knowledge throughout the back of house

•     Supervise and personally participate in butchering and portion control each shift

•     Set the standard for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen

•     Interview, hire, and develop back-of-house staff to maintain full staffing levels

•     Own ordering for produce, seafood, and core food categories

•     Conduct bi-weekly inventory as a team effort

•     Partner closely with the General Manager and other leaders to run a cohesive operation

What You Bring

•     2+ years as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant

•     Steakhouse or upscale casual background strongly preferred

•     Hands-on butchering experience required

•     Scratch-kitchen experience preferred

•     A calm, composed leadership style, even during peak volume

•     Strong communication skills and genuine passion for hospitality

•     Self-motivated, professional, and disciplined

Compensation & Perks

•     Base salary $75,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience

•     Profit sharing/bonus paid every 4 weeks, based on restaurant profitability 12-14k average yearly

•     Three weeks of paid time off annually

•     401(k) with company match

•     Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

•     Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with an early closure on Christmas Eve

•     Multi-state growth means real advancement opportunity for chefs who want to grow