Executive Chef at Dukes on 7

Craft & Crew Hospitality•Minnetonka, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke's on 7, part of Craft & Crew Hospitality, is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen in Minnetonka. We're looking for a hands-on leader who can run a strong service, build a dependable team, and balance great food with smart business decisions. If you enjoy a busy kitchen, clear expectations, and helping cooks grow, we'd love to meet you. As Executive Chef, you'll own the kitchen's daily operations and performance. You'll work alongside your team during service, coach your leaders, and partner with the General Manager and corporate culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Requirements

Experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or a strong Sous Chef ready to lead a kitchen
Kitchen leadership experience in a busy, full-service restaurant
A solid understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing, and inventory
The ability to lead calmly through high-volume service
Clear communication, reliable follow-through, and a willingness to address issues directly
A hands-on approach to training and developing cooks and kitchen leaders

Responsibilities

Deliver consistent food quality, accurate recipes, strong presentation, and timely service.
Hire, train, coach, and hold your team accountable while creating a respectful, productive workplace.
Build schedules around sales and business needs, making adjustments that support service and labor goals.
Manage ordering, prep levels, portion control, inventory, and waste.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, organization, and equipment standards.
Lead menu rollouts and make sure your team understands recipes, preparation, and presentation.
Review results with leadership, identify opportunities, and follow through on improvements.