Executive Chef - Premium Casual $100K at Gecko Hospitality VA/DC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionExecutive Chef – Premier Upscale-Casual RestaurantLocation: Virginia Beach, VAPresented by: Tom Bull, Gecko HospitalityAn acclaimed, chef-driven restaurant group with a significant following in major U.S. cities is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of its high-volume Virginia Beach location. We are a growth-oriented company committed to culinary innovation and operational excellence. This is a career-defining opportunity for a leader dedicated to creating exceptional food and mentoring a world-class kitchen team.The ideal candidate will be an experienced Executive Chef, or a highly accomplished Chef de Cuisine ready for the next step, with a proven history in scratch-kitchen environments generating $6M-$8M in annual sales.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all back-of-house (BOH) operations, upholding the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen execution.Directly influence culinary P&L, managing food costs, BOH labor targets, inventory, and strategic vendor relationships to achieve financial goals.Mentor and develop a large culinary team of approximately 100 staff members through a team of sous chefs and supervisors.Drive menu engineering and seasonal menu development, creating compelling dishes that align with our brand and drive sales.Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to ensure a unified and exceptional guest experience.Implement and enforce rigorous food safety, sanitation, and all health department compliance standards.Oversee all culinary training programs, ensuring the team is expertly skilled in recipe execution and technique.Qualifications and ExperienceRequired: Current or recent experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader (e.g., Chef de Cuisine) in a high-volume, upscale-casual, or chef-driven restaurant.Required: Verifiable experience in a culinary leadership role within an operation generating annual sales of at least $6 million.Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing kitchen teams in a scratch-cooking environment.A proven track record of using menu strategy to build sales and enhance the guest experience.Preferred: Experience with new restaurant openings is a significant asset.Compensation and BenefitsA competitive base salary in the $100,000 range, commensurate with experience.A comprehensive, top-tier benefits package.Performance-based bonus potential.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).Realistic and tangible opportunities for career advancement within our expanding company.To ApplyPlease send your resume to Tom Bull at [email protected] for consideration. All inquiries and resumes will be handled with complete confidentiality. Company DescriptionGecko 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 DescriptionGecko 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\rWith 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\rOur 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.