Fine Dining High Volume Executive Chef at Goodwin Recruiting

THIS POSITION IS IN SONOMA, CA – RELOCATION TO SONOMA, CA IS REQUIRED

A high-volume, well-regarded fine dining restaurant in Sonoma is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This confidential role will oversee multiple kitchens. We’re looking for a confident, organized leader with a fine dining background who can inspire their team, maintain exceptional quality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a career-defining opportunity for a chef with both vision and grit at a high-profile, well-reviewed restaurant in the heart of wine country, a platform where a talented, ambitious chef can build a name and lead a standout culinary team.

• Competitive salary ($130K+ depending on experience)
• Bonus
• Benefits
• PTO

• Proven experience managing fine dining and high-volume kitchens (200–400+ covers nightly)
• Experience overseeing multiple teams or kitchen locations
• Ability to lead, train, and mentor Sous Chefs and cooks
• Strong organizational skills and experience with kitchen systems and vendor management
• Ability to maintain food costs and drive operational profitability
• Clear, proactive communicator with FOH/BOH teams
• Calm, collaborative leadership style under pressure
• Experience creating staffing schedules and conducting staff reviews with written feedback
• Ability to manage vendor accounts and ensure timely payments

• Experience in elevated, seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Track record of building inclusive, collaborative kitchen cultures
• Ability to streamline operations and consolidate teams for efficiency
• Experience balancing creativity with operational execution at scale