Executive Chef | Upscale Scratch Kitchen | $70K-$80K

Executive Chef Opportunity | High-Volume Scratch Kitchen | Growth-Focused Hospitality Group

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a highly regarded, polished full-service restaurant in Collegeville, PA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a chef-driven environment and has a strong background in scratch cooking, team leadership, operational excellence, and elevated guest experiences.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Executive Chef who can balance culinary creativity with strong operational execution, while leading and developing a high-performing BOH team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all back-of-house culinary operations with a hands-on leadership approach
• Oversee food quality, consistency, execution, and presentation standards
• Manage kitchen labor, food cost controls, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Hire, train, coach, and develop BOH leadership and line-level team members
• Ensure operational excellence, cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Collaborate on seasonal menu execution, specials, and culinary innovation
• Drive performance through systems, accountability, and strong kitchen culture
• Maintain high standards during high-volume service periods

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5+ years of Executive Chef experience
• Proven success leading high-volume, full-service scratch kitchens
• Strong culinary leadership and people-development skills
• Experience managing food cost, labor, scheduling, and kitchen financial performance
• Strong organizational and operational systems management
• Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for hospitality, guest experience, and culinary excellence
• Stable career progression with demonstrated leadership success

Compensation & Benefits:

• $70,000–$80,000 base salary
• Performance-based growth opportunity
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Established and growing hospitality organization
• Strong culture with long-term career advancement potential