Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Gather on Maui | Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Gather Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced, passionate, and business-minded Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at Gather on Maui in Wailea.

This is a senior leadership position for a chef who understands that running a successful kitchen requires more than creating great food. We're looking for someone who can lead and develop a team, maintain exceptional culinary standards, manage costs and labor, execute high-volume service, and successfully oversee both restaurant and private-event operations.

Gather on Maui combines a busy full-service restaurant with a significant weddings and private-events program, creating a unique opportunity for an Executive Chef who enjoys both restaurant operations and large-scale event execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead all culinary operations for Gather on Maui
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a strong culinary leadership team and hourly kitchen staff
• Establish a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture
• Maintain consistency in food quality, flavor, presentation, portioning, and execution
• Lead menu development and seasonal menu changes in partnership with company leadership
• Oversee daily prep, production, and service execution
• Ensure recipes, plating standards, and preparation procedures are consistently followed
• Lead culinary execution for weddings, private events, buyouts, and large-scale functions
• Work closely with the Events Team on menus, BEOs, guest counts, dietary requirements, and event logistics
• Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, waste, and kitchen labor
• Build schedules based on business levels while maintaining appropriate labor targets
• Monitor kitchen financial performance and take action when costs are outside established goals
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and strong relationships with vendors
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, rotation, and product utilization
• Maintain exceptional standards for sanitation, food safety, organization, and kitchen cleanliness
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure strong communication and collaboration between FOH and BOH
• Develop Sous Chefs and other culinary leaders to create a strong leadership pipeline
• Remain hands-on and present during high-volume services and major events
• Partner with Gather Restaurant Group leadership on operational initiatives and continued growth

Who We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience
• Proven experience leading a high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchen
• Strong culinary fundamentals and attention to quality and consistency
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, develop, and retain kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and P&L performance
• Experience developing and maintaining recipes, prep systems, and kitchen standards
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage both daily restaurant service and large events
• Calm, solutions-oriented leadership during high-volume and high-pressure situations
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the team
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, food safety, and accountability
• Wedding, banquet, catering, or high-volume event experience is highly preferred
• Experience in resort, destination, or high-volume tourism markets is a plus

The Leader We're Looking For

We're looking for an Executive Chef who can balance culinary creativity with operational discipline.

You should care just as much about developing your Sous Chef as you do about developing a new dish. You should understand your food cost, know where your labor is going, maintain an organized kitchen, and create systems that allow your team to execute consistently even during the busiest services.

Most importantly, we're looking for a leader who creates a kitchen where people are trained properly, held accountable, treated professionally, and given opportunities to grow.

Why Gather on Maui?

Gather on Maui is located in Wailea, one of Maui's premier resort destinations, serving both local residents and visitors from around the world.

In addition to our daily restaurant operations, Gather on Maui is a destination for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and large-scale gatherings, giving our Executive Chef the opportunity to oversee a diverse culinary operation.

Gather Restaurant Group continues to grow, creating opportunities for strong leaders who want to build their careers alongside the company.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits and additional compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
Position: Full-Time Executive Chef

Join Gather Restaurant Group

If you're an experienced Executive Chef who combines strong culinary skills with leadership, organization, financial discipline, and a passion for developing people, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person