Executive Chef - American Tavern

Executive Chef

Autograph American Tavern

Great Food. Strong Teams. A Kitchen That Runs Like a Team.

Autograph American Tavern is looking for a driven, hands-on Executive Chef to lead our kitchen, develop our culinary team, and deliver the bold flavors and consistent execution our guests expect.

We’re a lively American tavern built around great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and memorable experiences. From busy dinner services and game days to large parties and private events, our kitchen needs a leader who can keep the energy high, the standards consistent, and the team working together.

This is an opportunity for a chef who knows how to run a successful kitchen, develop people, manage the numbers, and bring fresh ideas to the table. We want someone who takes pride in their work, leads from the front, and understands that a great kitchen is about more than what’s on the plate.

If you love the pace of a busy restaurant and are ready to take ownership of a kitchen, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the kitchen: Oversee daily culinary operations, maintain high standards, and ensure consistent execution across every service.
• Own the food: Drive food quality, presentation, portion consistency, and ticket times while contributing ideas for menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Build your team: Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff while creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Thrive in high-volume service: Lead confidently through busy dinner rushes, game days, large parties, and private events without sacrificing quality.
• Manage the numbers: Oversee food costs, labor, inventory, ordering, waste reduction, and kitchen profitability.
• Maintain operational excellence: Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, organization, and equipment care.
• Work collaboratively: Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to improve communication, service execution, and the overall guest experience.
• Create consistency: Establish clear systems, recipes, prep standards, and procedures that help the kitchen perform at its best every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or an experienced Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, American tavern, casual dining, or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of building, coaching, and retaining kitchen teams.
• A solid understanding of food and labor cost controls, inventory management, purchasing, and kitchen financial performance.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to lead calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to food quality, consistency, and execution.
• A team-first mindset, positive attitude, and genuine passion for hospitality.

Why Join Autograph American Tavern?

We’re looking for a chef who wants to make an impact, not simply manage a shift. You’ll have the opportunity to lead your kitchen, develop your team, contribute ideas, and help drive the restaurant forward.

We value leaders who take initiative, solve problems, support their people, and understand the connection between great food, great service, and a successful business.

If you’re energized by a busy kitchen, enjoy developing people, and know how to deliver great food consistently, Autograph could be the right next step.

Ready to lead the kitchen?

Apply today and tell us what you would bring to Autograph American Tavern. We look forward to meeting our next culinary leader.

Pay: $87,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person