Executive Chef
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Attractive opportunity with a strong salary range, healthcare benefits, and work-life balance, ideal for experienced culinary professionals.
- Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 + bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits including medical and dining discounts
- Opportunities for growth within a reputable brand
Pros
- Competitive salary between $85,000 and $110,000 plus bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and dining discounts
- Strong brand reputation and growth prospects
Cons
- High-pressure environment typical in culinary roles
- Requires 5+ years of management experience, limiting applicants
- Long hours may impact work-life balance
Who it's for
Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced chefs and culinary managers
- Professionals looking for work in high-energy kitchens
- Individuals wanting to elevate culinary customer experiences
Not recommended for
- Entry-level culinary professionals
- Those not interested in high-pressure environments
- Candidates seeking predictable schedules or routine tasks
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
$85,000 - $110,000 / year + 25% bonus opportunity
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Hiring – Executive Chef
Hiring Immediately
Why Culinary Dropout?
- Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
- Retirement savings program with company match
- 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
- Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
- Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Who we are:
Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!
What you’ll do:
- Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience
- Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
- Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
- Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
- Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
- Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
- Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
- Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
- Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
- Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
- Drive continuous improvement
Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.
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