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Executive Chef

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef Opportunity – Richmond, Virginia

Are you ready to take the helm of a prestigious kitchen at one of Richmond's most iconic destination restaurants? This independent brand, acclaimed for its high-end steaks and chef-inspired creations, is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead their culinary operations and drive excellence across the board.

About the Role

This high-visibility position is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in leading from the front. The Executive Chef will assume full responsibility for all culinary operations, from menu development and cost control to staff training, ensuring the restaurant maintains its reputation for unforgettable dining experiences.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Leading daily kitchen operations with precision and consistency.
  • Crafting innovative menus that align with the restaurant’s high-end steakhouse identity.
  • Upholding impeccable standards in food quality, presentation, and safety.
  • Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top-tier culinary talent.
  • Collaborating closely with management to drive guest satisfaction and profitability.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, our ideal candidate must bring :

  • Proven experience with a renowned steakhouse brand and a strong background in upscale dining.
  • A track record of success in high-volume, high-profile environments.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a kitchen team effectively.
  • A passion for culinary creativity and delivering unforgettable guest experiences.
  • Compensation & Benefits

    We value talent and commitment. This opportunity offers :

  • Salary in the low $100K range
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate
  • Five-day workweek to support work-life balance
  • Take the Next Step

    If you’re a dynamic leader with an instinct for hospitality and a love of culinary craftsmanship, we want to hear from you. To learn more, please submit your professional resume to Tom Bull at tombull@geckohospitality.com .

    Seize this opportunity to make your mark on one of Richmond’s most celebrated dining destinations. Join us in crafting memories, one plate at a time!

    Company Description

    Gecko 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 Description

    Gecko 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.

    Salary : $100,000

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