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Executive Chef - Memphis
$120K
Memphis, TN · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Experience
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of food-service industry experience, or 6+ years in lieu of a degree; also requires 2+ years in a multi-outlet operation facility.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate; culinary degree or the stated experience alternative.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must meet the stated ITAR eligibility criteria: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Oversee multiple food-service outlets and teams, maintaining kitchen standards and safety while delivering employee and VIP dining experiences.
What you'll do
- Set and enforce operating standards across kitchen outlets; support day-to-day operations and team development.
- Oversee hiring, training, safety, and management of food-service staff.
- Coordinate new outlet openings and operations, VIP experiences, and cost-per-head targets.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of food-service industry experience, or 6+ years of food-service industry experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility.
- Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification; valid food manager certification also required.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience in a corporate environment.
- Experience with high-volume or batch cooking, leading 20 or more team members, or kitchen/dining-area renovation or construction.
Pay
$120,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook
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