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Senior Chef de Cuisine

Goodwin Recruiting
Park City, UT, United States
  • Market Salary: $27,930 - $66,390 p/year
  • Hospitality
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Take ownership of a well-supported, chef-driven dinner concept with consistent schedule and growth as the brand expands. Senior Chef de Cuisine — full-time, dinner-focused BOH leadership; consistent schedule with two set days off; location: on-site (restaurant); permanent role. - Proven leadership in high-standard, dinner-focused kitchens - Hands-on line leadership and team development - Experience managing food cost, inventory, labor and scheduling - Strong systems mindset for kitchen flow, prep and consistency - Calm decision-making under pressure
Full description

Join a high-level, dinner-focused kitchen where creativity, structure, and leadership come together to deliver an exceptional culinary experience. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-supported operation while working alongside a visionary culinary leader.

Senior Chef de Cuisine Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dining discounts
  • Consistent scheduling with two set days off
  • Strong work-life balance culture (no unnecessary late nights)
  • Growth opportunities as the concept expands

Senior Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Proven leadership experience in a high-standard, dinner-focused kitchen
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a full BOH team through service
  • Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience managing food cost, inventory, and waste
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to remain calm, composed, and decisive during high-pressure service periods

Must Haves:

  • Hands-on leadership style — actively running the line and setting the tone during service
  • Experience building schedules, managing labor, and developing team performance
  • Strong systems mindset — ability to improve kitchen flow, prep systems, and operational efficiency
  • Track record of maintaining consistency, quality, and execution standards across all dishes
  • Ability to collaborate with executive leadership on menu development and operational improvements

Senior Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience working in chef-driven or concept-focused restaurants
  • Exposure to menu development, tastings, and R&D collaboration
  • Experience opening new restaurants or scaling kitchen operations
  • Strong mentorship background with success developing sous chefs and future leaders
  • Passion for hospitality, team culture, and long-term career growth
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