Executive Chef | Upscale Casual Restaurant | Philadelphia, PACompetitive Salary $90-110k + Bonus + BenefitsAbout UsWe're an acclaimed, upscale casual restaurant in Philadelphia, PA known for seasonal, ingredient-focused cuisine and best-in-class hospitality. With a loyal following and a team that takes pride in the craft, we're looking for an Executive Chef who can lead with vision, discipline, and creativityThe RoleAs Executive Chef, you'll own the culinary program end-to-end. You'll set the standard for food, lead and inspire the kitchen team, drive financial performance, and partner with ownership to evolve the brand. This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role for a chef ready to put their stamp on one of Philly's top kitchens.What You'll OwnTeam Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and retain a kitchen team of 20+ — build culture, accountability, and bench strengthOperations: Oversee all BOH operations including scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationshipsFinancial Performance: Manage food cost, labor, and waste. Own your P&L and hit budgeted targetsStandards: Ensure flawless execution, consistency, and compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulationsCollaboration: Partner with FOH leadership and ownership on guest experience, private events, and brand growthWhat You Bring5+ years as an Executive Chef or 3+ years as a strong Executive Sous/Chef de Cuisine in high-volume, upscale or fine-dining restaurantsProven track record of menu development, team building, and financial managementExceptional palate, technique, and understanding of modern American + seasonal cuisineStrong business acumen — you understand food cost, labor, and how to run a profitable kitchenServSafe Manager certification required; culinary degree preferred but not required if experience proves itAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed — this is an ownership-level roleWhat We OfferCompensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus, commensurate with experienceBenefits: Health, dental, vision, PTO, dining allowances, and chef perksSupport: Strong ownership group, tenured FOH leadership, and resources to execute your visionOpportunity: Autonomy to lead, create, and grow — both the restaurant and your careerReady to lead our kitchen?If you're interested and qualified for the Executive Chef position in Philadelphia, PA, send your resume and a brief intro to nate@geckohospitality.com with the subject line "Executive Chef – Philadelphia".
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