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Gecko Hospitality NC

Gecko Hospitality NC is hiring: Executive Chef |Creative Freedom | Salary up to

Gecko Hospitality NC, Norwood, NC, US


Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef | Farm to Table, Creative Freedom

Salary up to $100,000 depending upon experience

Norwood, NC 

Are you an experienced Executive Chef passionate about Farm to Table dining and creative culinary expression? We're searching for a visionary chef who can redefine our culinary experience while inspiring a team of culinary professionals. This is your chance to showcase your talent with creative freedom while curating exceptional menus and leading our kitchen to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Menu Development: Design innovative, high-quality menus that reflect our Farm to Table ethos.
  • Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop a skilled kitchen team to deliver excellence.
  • Operational Excellence: Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, equipment maintenance, and food safety standards.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Partner with local suppliers to source fresh, seasonal ingredients while staying within budget.
  • Special Events: Plan and execute memorable events and catering operations focused on guest satisfaction.
  • Industry Trends: Stay ahead of culinary trends to continually refine and elevate our offerings.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef with a track record of excellence.
  • Expertise in menu development, food cost control, and kitchen management.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to engage and inspire a diverse team.
  • Passion for innovation and knowledge of current culinary trends.
  • Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Certification in food safety and sanitation.
  • Bonus: Experience with nose-to-tail menu planning and whole-body butchery.

What’s in It for You?

  • Competitive salary up to $100,000 (based on experience & performance).
  • Comprehensive health and wellness package (medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous vacation and personal time for work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities to enrich your culinary expertise.
  • A supportive environment that celebrates creativity and teamwork.

Application Instructions

Take the next step in your culinary career. Send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com today and become a key player in crafting exceptional dining experiences.

This role offers the chance to leave your mark on the culinary world. If creating unforgettable recipes with Farm to Table ingredients and enjoying creative freedom sounds like your dream job, we want to hear from you!

Company Description
La traducción en español se encuentra al final de esta publicación.
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.

Gecko Hospitality, incluida en la lista Forbes de las mejores empresas de contratación de Estados Unidos, ofrece la mayor selección de puestos de restaurantes, catering, supermercados, cenas corporativas, residencias para personas mayores, servicios de alimentación para atención sanitaria, servicios de alimentación K-12 y puestos de servicios de alimentación para educación superior. Nuestro equipo exclusivo de hotelería cubre los 50 estados y Canadá y ofrece servicios de colocación profesional con más de 120 expertos en hotelería dedicados.

¡Con la extensa lista de servicios de reclutamiento hotelero de Gecko, lo ponemos a usted y a su currículum frente a los principales tomadores de decisiones de la industria hotelera! Mejor aún, Gecko tiene relaciones nacionales, regionales y locales excepcionales y es muy respetado en la industria hotelera por mejorar las carreras en el sector hotelero.

Nuestra red nacional consta de 80 oficinas regionales impulsadas a satisfacer las necesidades de la industria hotelera. Desde comida rápida hasta restaurantes elegantes y tiendas de comestibles hasta residencias para personas mayores, Gecko contrata puestos de chef y gerencial para todas las facetas de la industria hotelera. Gecko cuenta con generaciones de experiencia en contratación hotelera, que consta de más de 1900 años colectivos, que impulsan las carreras de quienes buscan puestos directivos profesionales. Contáctenos hoy y lo pondremos en contacto con uno de nuestros expertos para analizar sus oportunidades.

Company Description

La traducción en español se encuentra al final de esta publicación.\r\nGecko 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.\r\n\r\nGecko Hospitality, incluida en la lista Forbes de las mejores empresas de contratación de Estados Unidos, ofrece la mayor selección de puestos de restaurantes, catering, supermercados, cenas corporativas, residencias para personas mayores, servicios de alimentación para atención sanitaria, servicios de alimentación K-12 y puestos de servicios de alimentación para educación superior. Nuestro equipo exclusivo de hotelería cubre los 50 estados y Canadá y ofrece servicios de colocación profesional con más de 120 expertos en hotelería dedicados.\r\n\r\n¡Con la extensa lista de servicios de reclutamiento hotelero de Gecko, lo ponemos a usted y a su currículum frente a los principales tomadores de decisiones de la industria hotelera! Mejor aún, Gecko tiene relaciones nacionales, regionales y locales excepcionales y es muy respetado en la industria hotelera por mejorar las carreras en el sector hotelero.\r\n\r\nNuestra red nacional consta de 80 oficinas regionales impulsadas a satisfacer las necesidades de la industria hotelera. Desde comida rápida hasta restaurantes elegantes y tiendas de comestibles hasta residencias para personas mayores, Gecko contrata puestos de chef y gerencial para todas las facetas de la industria hotelera. Gecko cuenta con generaciones de experiencia en contratación hotelera, que consta de más de 1900 años colectivos, que impulsan las carreras de quienes buscan puestos directivos profesionales. Contáctenos hoy y lo pondremos en contacto con uno de nuestros expertos para analizar sus oportunidades.\r\n​