Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Chef (Confidential Search)

 

Location: Hampton, VA Area
Compensation: $110,000 – $120,000 Base Salary

 

We are a premier, award-winning hospitality group operating diverse catering, restaurant, and corporate dining divisions in the Hampton Roads area. We are conducting a confidential search for a visionary Corporate Chef to lead our multi-unit culinary operations.

 

Our organization believes that success starts with our people. We maintain a supportive, positive workplace where we value every contribution and encourage professional growth. We are looking for a confident culinary leader who can build efficient systems, mentor large teams, and drive profitable operations across multiple kitchens.

 

About You

You are a strategic culinary professional who balances creativity with profitability. You speak both "chef" and "P&L," understanding that exceptional guest experiences rely on precise operational execution. You excel at managing multiple kitchens and thrive when guiding teams to meet high standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

As the Corporate Chef, you will shape the culinary direction of our diverse brands and ensure each venue delivers outstanding dining experiences. Your core duties include:

• Menu Development: Create and implement innovative, cost-effective menus tailored to each brand while aligning offerings with current market trends.

1. Operational Leadership: Direct daily culinary operations across multiple units, enforcing standard operating procedures and managing comprehensive department budgets.
2. Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen management and staff. Foster a highly productive work environment through regular performance evaluations and professional development.
3. Quality and Safety Assurance: Enforce strict standards for food quality, presentation, and hygiene. Conduct regular kitchen inspections to guarantee compliance with all health and safety regulations.
4. Supplier and Inventory Management: Source high-quality ingredients and negotiate effectively with vendors. Oversee inventory systems to minimize waste and maximize operational efficiency.
5. Innovation and Growth: Spearhead initiatives that elevate the guest experience and collaborate with marketing teams to launch new menu items and culinary events.

 

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you bring the following experience and skills to our operations:

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary leadership role within the hospitality industry.

1. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple kitchen locations and large culinary teams.
2. Demonstrated success in strategic menu development, comprehensive cost control, and multi-unit operational management.
3. Deep understanding of HACCP plans and food safety standard implementation.
4. ServSafe Manager Certification.
5. Working professional knowledge of POS networks, database management, and Microsoft Office.
6. Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.

 

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a robust compensation package designed to support our leadership team:

• Competitive base salary of $110,000 to $120,000

1. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. 401(k) retirement plan with company match (after one year of employment)
3. Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
4. Paid time off and observed holidays
5. Free daily meals on-site
6. Generous internal corporate discounts

• Relo covered for local/in-state corporate chefs

 

How to Apply

If you have the multi-unit, culinary experience and operational expertise to lead our culinary divisions, we want to hear from you. Please send your professional resume directly to tombull@geckohospitality.com for immediate, confidential consideration.

 

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.\r\n\r\nWith 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.\r\n\r\nOur 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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start

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