Executive Kitchen Manager: Upscale Casual Dining

5 days ago


Detroit, United States Goodwin Recruiting Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTo Apply for this Job Click Here

We are seeking an experienced, driven and talented Executive Kitchen Manager. Our client is an award-winning, full-service, young restaurant concept that is growing fast. This is an amazing opportunity to join a restaurant group that has a bright & exciting future.


If you are interested, send us your resume today


Executive Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, motivate and develop the BOH team
  • Effectively manage food and labor costs, full financial responsibility
  • Maintain the highest standards for health and sanitation
  • Be able to execute a high level of food quality in a high-volume environment

Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager Qualifications:

  • At least 4+ years as an Executive Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant. The ideal candidate has corporate systems experience
  • Excellent communication skills and strong leadership ability
  • Experience with 8M sales volume or higher and experience with new restaurant openings
  • Strong financial skillset, ability to run highly efficient BOH operations
  • Ability to lead in a diverse space and create a positive work environment for all
  • Passion for hospitality and desire to move your career forward

Executive Kitchen Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Strong growth opportunities with a mission-focused restaurant group
  • Opportunity to work for a dynamic team
  • Benefits and bonus structure
  • PTO and Vacation
  • Relocation assistance if needed
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 147968#post

Lara Sullender

To Apply for this Job Click HereCompany DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.Company DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. \r
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Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. \r
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We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.

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