Executive Chef | New Location | Salary to 90k
About The Position
Gecko Hospitality is now searching for an experienced and motivated Executive Chef in the Broomfield area for a new store opening! The ideal Executive Chef is a hands-on, organized leader with strong culinary fundamentals who can drive daily kitchen excellence, develop the team, control food cost and quality, and build scalable systems to support menu innovation and future growth. About The Company: We bring together bold, creative, and sustainably sourced ingredients to deliver a fresh and exciting take on the sushi experience. Our approach combines inventive flavors with high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are as memorable as they are delicious. Every visit is designed to inspire positive energy, great conversation, and an unforgettable dining experience.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years current experience as an Executive Chef in an upscale casual or full service restaurant
- High volume background - must have Executive Chef experience in establishments doing over $3 million in sales per year
- Ability to maintain high levels of food quality, consistency, and hygiene
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Hands-on with hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
- Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed
- Executive Chef candidates must be proficient with financials (P&L's, inventory, food/labor cost, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Sushi background a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead all culinary operations, overseeing execution, quality, prep standards, sanitation, and overall BOH performance
- Build, train, and develop the culinary team while driving accountability for consistency, speed, cleanliness, and presentation
- Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, waste control, vendor relationships, and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and creating scalable kitchen systems to support future growth
- Operate as a hands-on leader in daily production while maintaining a strategic view of kitchen operations
Benefits
- Quarterly Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Growth Potential
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
