Executive Chef

Cotton Hollow Kitchen is growing, and we're looking to add an experienced, passionate, and driven Executive Chef to our culinary leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is ready to take ownership of kitchen operations while helping shape the next stage of our restaurant's growth. We're looking for someone who is creative, organized, hands-on, and committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Our ideal candidate is a strong leader who can inspire a team, maintain high culinary standards, and contribute to the continued evolution of our menu and kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations
• Lead, mentor, train, and develop kitchen staff
• Create and execute seasonal menus and specials
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
• Manage food and labor costs to meet financial goals
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Develop recipes, portion standards, and kitchen procedures
• Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development and business growth
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and positive kitchen environment
• Manage scheduling and staffing needs
• Ensure all dishes meet Cotton Hollow Kitchen's standards for quality and consistency

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership position
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience managing food and labor costs
• Knowledge of inventory management and purchasing
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Creative and innovative approach to menu development
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Fine dining or upscale casual restaurant experience
• Speaking and understanding spanish
• Experience developing seasonal menus
• Experience with catering and private events
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Creative input in menu development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing restaurant group

If you're an experienced culinary leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our next chapter.​

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person