Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Iconic Venue – Charlottesville, VA

Are you a culinary leader with a passion for scratch kitchens and casual dining? We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen operations of a renowned venue in Charlottesville, VA. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional with a background in casual-themed, corporate, or franchised full-service restaurants to take the reins and drive culinary excellence.

About the Role

The Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager will lead a high-performing back-of-house (BOH) team, including 2-3 Sous Chefs and a dedicated crew of 20-30 kitchen staff , in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Reporting directly to senior management, this role is responsible for all kitchen operations, including food cost management , labor oversight , and sanitation compliance .

Highlights

• Base salary of $72,000 , plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full accountability for BOH operations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all kitchen operations , maintaining the highest standards of food quality and consistency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a BOH team of up to 30 staff, fostering a cohesive and motivated kitchen crew.
• Create and maintain efficient staffing schedules, ensuring labor costs align with budget goals.
• Monitor inventory levels, food usage, and purchasing to achieve optimal food cost percentages.
• Uphold strict adherence to sanitation guidelines, health regulations, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu development and operational strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in a casual-themed, corporate, or franchised full-service brand.
• Expertise in managing high-volume kitchen operations, with teams of 20+ employees.
• Demonstrated success in controlling food costs and labor efficiencies within set financial parameters.
• Strong knowledge of scratch kitchen preparation and culinary fundamentals.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with an ability to inspire team excellence.
• Commitment to maintaining rigorous sanitation and food safety standards.

What We Offer

This position includes a $72K base salary , performance-based bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise and team leadership skills to an iconic venue in Charlottesville, VA, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your professional resume to Tom Bull at Gecko Hospitality ( tombull@geckohospitality.com ) to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, ensuring fair consideration in the hiring process.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Job Tags

Casual work, Local area,

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