Executive Chef Jobs
Executive Chef jobs are open across hotels, restaurants, resorts, healthcare, and corporate dining, at every level from sous chef to culinary director, with specializations in fine dining, plant-based cuisine, and large-scale catering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Longue Vue Club is seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Executive Chef to lead our culinary team during one of the most exciting periods in the club’s history.
Founded in 1920, Longue Vue Club has long been recognized as one of the Pittsburgh region’s premier private clubs, offering exceptional golf, racquet sports, dining, and social experiences to its membership. As the club continues to evolve and invest in its future, we are looking for a chef who is eager to be part of that transformation and help shape the next chapter of our culinary program.
This is an opportunity for a leader who values consistency, innovation, mentorship, and financial accountability while creating memorable dining experiences for our members and guests.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Chef will provide leadership for all culinary operations, including à la carte dining, banquets, weddings, member events, and special programming. Working closely with the Director of Clubhouse Operations and General Manager, the successful candidate will focus on elevating the member experience while maintaining disciplined financial management and operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and inspire all back-of-house operations with a culture of professionalism and accountability.
- Deliver exceptional food quality and consistency across all dining outlets and events.
- Develop seasonal menus and creative programming that drive member engagement and increase F&B revenue.
- Develop annual culinary budgets in collaboration with Club leadership.
- Manage kitchen budgets, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and cost of goods to achieve strong financial performance.
- Build and maintain standardized recipes, production systems, and quality control procedures.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless execution and outstanding member satisfaction.
- Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, safety, and compliance.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maximizing profitability without compromising quality.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a private club, luxury hospitality, or upscale dining environment.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, food cost, purchasing, and kitchen budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to create consistent, high-quality food in both à la carte and banquet settings.
- Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and hospitality throughout the culinary department.
- Creative mindset with a willingness to embrace change and contribute to the club’s long-term vision.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
PAY
- Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Longue Vue Club is seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Executive Chef to lead our culinary team during one of the most exciting periods in the club’s history.
Founded in 1920, Longue Vue Club has long been recognized as one of the Pittsburgh region’s premier private clubs, offering exceptional golf, racquet sports, dining, and social experiences to its membership. As the club continues to evolve and invest in its future, we are looking for a chef who is eager to be part of that transformation and help shape the next chapter of our culinary program.
This is an opportunity for a leader who values consistency, innovation, mentorship, and financial accountability while creating memorable dining experiences for our members and guests.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Chef will provide leadership for all culinary operations, including à la carte dining, banquets, weddings, member events, and special programming. Working closely with the Director of Clubhouse Operations and General Manager, the successful candidate will focus on elevating the member experience while maintaining disciplined financial management and operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and inspire all back-of-house operations with a culture of professionalism and accountability.
- Deliver exceptional food quality and consistency across all dining outlets and events.
- Develop seasonal menus and creative programming that drive member engagement and increase F&B revenue.
- Develop annual culinary budgets in collaboration with Club leadership.
- Manage kitchen budgets, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and cost of goods to achieve strong financial performance.
- Build and maintain standardized recipes, production systems, and quality control procedures.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless execution and outstanding member satisfaction.
- Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, safety, and compliance.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maximizing profitability without compromising quality.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a private club, luxury hospitality, or upscale dining environment.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, food cost, purchasing, and kitchen budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to create consistent, high-quality food in both à la carte and banquet settings.
- Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and hospitality throughout the culinary department.
- Creative mindset with a willingness to embrace change and contribute to the club’s long-term vision.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
PAY
- Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sodexo107
- Aramark18
- MGM Resorts International10
- Omni Hotels9
- HHS6
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage128
- Hospitality & Tourism50
- Education17
- Retail9
- Sports & Recreation9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive chef jobs.
- Proven experience leading a full-service kitchen as head or executive chef
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from an accredited program
- Food safety certification such as ServSafe Manager at current standing
- Demonstrated skill in menu development, costing, and food cost control
- Experience managing kitchen staff including hiring, scheduling, and performance reviews
- Proficiency with inventory management systems and vendor sourcing relationships
Tips for Your Executive Chef Job Search
Quantify your kitchen's financial impact
Hiring managers want to see cost control, not just creativity. List your food cost percentage, labor management wins, and revenue tied to menu changes you led. Numbers that show you run a profitable kitchen separate your resume from others.
Tailor your resume to the concept
A fine dining resume reads differently from a high-volume hotel kitchen resume. Reframe your experience to match the concept in the posting, whether that's farm-to-table sourcing, banquet throughput, or multi-outlet oversight. Generic culinary resumes rarely advance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a portfolio of original menus
Attach two or three seasonal menus you authored, with a short note on the concept behind each. Operators want to see your culinary voice and whether it fits their brand before they invite you to stage.
Prepare for a working interview stage
Many executive chef searches include a practical cooking stage before an offer. Know the operation's cuisine, sourcing philosophy, and current menu before you arrive. Showing up with ingredient ideas specific to their concept makes a strong impression.
Negotiate relocation and housing before accepting
Executive chef roles often require relocation. Clarify what the employer covers, whether that's a moving stipend, temporary housing, or travel reimbursement, during the offer stage. These terms are negotiable and rarely brought up unless you ask.
Executive Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive chefs?
The companies hiring the most executive chefs right now include Sodexo, Aramark, and MGM Resorts International, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hotel groups, resort operators, and healthcare dining contractors consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many executive chef jobs are remote?
About 1% of executive chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low compared to most professional roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include corporate menu consulting, culinary curriculum development, and food and beverage director roles with limited hands-on kitchen duties.
How do you become an executive chef?
You become an executive chef by building progressive kitchen leadership experience, starting in line or prep cook roles, advancing to sous chef, and then taking on kitchen management responsibilities. Earning a culinary degree or completing a formal apprenticeship accelerates that path. Maintaining a current food safety certification and developing strong financial skills in food costing round out what operators expect before promoting someone to the top kitchen role.
Can you get hired as an executive chef with limited leadership experience?
You can move into an executive chef role with limited formal leadership experience if your cooking background is strong and you can demonstrate kitchen management readiness in other ways. Taking on catering lead roles, acting as a working sous chef, or running a smaller concept as head cook all build the credibility operators look for. Applying to smaller independent restaurants or startup food and beverage concepts is often the most practical entry point.
What does the executive chef interview process look like?
The executive chef interview process typically runs in multiple stages. An initial phone or video screen covers your background, leadership style, and fit with the concept. That is followed by an in-person conversation with the food and beverage director or ownership group. Most operations then ask finalists to complete a working stage, where you cook a tasting menu or prepare dishes using their current inventory. References from previous general managers or ownership groups are checked before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to executive chef jobs?
You can find and apply to executive chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and concept preference, then apply directly to each one that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back often gives you the best shot at catching fresh postings early.
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