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Squareone Holding Company

Executive Chef

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Chef: 2-3 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant * Executive Chef: 5+ years professional cooking experience, with least 2 years in an Executive Chef capacity in an upscale ...

The Wooden Nickel

Executive Chef

Crested Butte, CO · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Can develop chefs, sous chefs, cooks, and support teams * Understand how culinary creativity and ... The Executive Chef will work across multiple concepts, service styles, and leadership teams to ...

The Wooden Nickel

Executive Chef

Crested Butte, CO · On-site

$79K - $110K/yr

Can develop chefs, sous chefs, cooks, and support teams * Understand how culinary creativity and ... The Executive Chef will work across multiple concepts, service styles, and leadership teams to ...

Squareone Holding Company

Executive Chef

Greenville, SC · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Chef: 2-3 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant * Executive Chef: 5+ years professional cooking experience, with least 2 years in an Executive Chef capacity in an upscale ...

Puttery

Executive Chef

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

In addition, the Executive Chef is expected to be present in the kitchen during operating hours ... Oversee all culinary staff, including the Sous Chef, cooks, and dishwashers * Perform other duties ...

Chenequa Country Club

WI · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Instructs and supervises lead Chefs, Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers as necessary. Meets with Executive Chef and, together as a team, makes culinary changes that can improve the dining experience ...

Trailborn Jackson Hole

Executive Chef

Jackson, WY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall culinary direction, leadership, and management of ... Lead, train, and mentor all culinary staff including sous chefs, cooks, and stewards. * Schedule ...

Puttery

Executive Chef

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70K - $80K/hr

In addition, the Executive Chef is expected to be present in the kitchen during operating hours ... Oversee all culinary staff, including the Sous Chef, cooks, and dishwashers * Perform other duties ...

Feeding Tampa Bay

Head Executive Chef

Tampa, FL · On-site

$67K - $93K/yr

Head Executive Chef Reports to: Director, Food Services Department: Operations Location: Causeway ... Teach and train staff on nutrition, healthy cooking techniques, and the benefits of "food as ...

Old Town Pub

Executive Chef

Bordentown, NJ · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

What do we offer our Executive Chef? We're glad you asked ... Our restaurant offers this cooking position with a competitive hourly pay range of $24-$28, with ...

Feeding Tampa Bay

Head Executive Chef

Tampa, FL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Head Executive Chef Reports to: Director, Food Services Department: Operations Location: Causeway ... Teach and train staff on nutrition, healthy cooking techniques, and the benefits of "food as ...

Asbury Village

Executive Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

$80K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a working chef and provides leadership in all kitchens and modeling our ... Included in the chef's responsibilities are cooking and baking activities, dietary standards ...

Life Care Services

Executive Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

$80K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a working chef and provides leadership in all kitchens and modeling our ... Included in the chef's responsibilities are cooking and baking activities, dietary standards ...

Heritage at Irene Woods

Executive Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

$80K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is a working chef and provides leadership in all kitchens and modeling our ... Included in the chef's responsibilities are cooking and baking activities, dietary standards ...

Equum Medical

Executive Chef I

Roslindale, MA

$74K - $103K/yr

Develop and implement onboarding and orientation programs for newly hired chefs, cooks, culinary ... A successful Executive Chef must: * Demonstrate commitment to Hebrew SeniorLife's cultural beliefs ...

Nbutexas

Executive Chef

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

We are a very unique, fun-loving group seeking an Executive Chef for our casual dining restaurant ... Experience utilizing Wok cooking techniques preferred * Comfort and experience leading a team in a ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Executive Chef

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

Executive Chef Ruth's Chris Steak House Where legendary flavor meets refined leadership. Ruth ... Must be a role model for all cooking positions and cooking skill sets adhering to professional chef ...

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How much do executive chef cook jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive chef cook in the United States is $86,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Chef Cook vs Sous Chef?

AspectExecutive Chef CookSous Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent experienceCulinary degree or experience, often with certifications
Work EnvironmentHigh-end restaurants, hotels, culinary establishmentsKitchen leadership, assisting executive chef
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesSame as executive chef, often second-in-command

The Executive Chef Cook typically handles kitchen operations and food preparation at a high level, often overseeing other cooks. The Sous Chef works directly under the Executive Chef Cook, managing daily kitchen activities and supervising staff. Both roles require culinary skills and experience, but the Executive Chef Cook has a broader leadership role, while the Sous Chef focuses on execution and team management.

How much do top executive chef cooks make?

Top executive chef cooks, often executive chefs or head chefs, typically earn between $60,000 and $100,000 annually, with some earning more in high-end establishments or large hotels. Salaries depend on experience, location, and the size of the operation, and they often require strong leadership and culinary skills.

What does an executive chef cook get paid?

An executive chef's salary varies based on location, experience, and establishment size, but typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 annually. They often oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure food quality, with higher salaries in upscale restaurants or large hotels.

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Executive Chef

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Squareone Holding Company
Restaurants • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Squareone Holding Companyexternal

$65K - $80K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Details

Location: Raleigh, NC 27609
Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00


Responsibilities

  • Hiring, training, and development of hospitality-focused Team Members

  • Upholding the highest standards for food sanitation and quality

  • Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production, and presentation

  • Ensure use of BOH systems to achieve optimal kitchen performance; line checks, checklists, opening/closing procedures, prep lists

  • Set expectations and monitor performance standards for managing kitchen staff


Executive Chef Responsibilities

  • Hiring, training, and development of hospitality-focused Team Members

  • Upholding the highest standards for food sanitation and quality

  • Assuming leadership of restaurant operations in the absence of the GM

  • Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production, and presentation

  • Ensuring thorough training and communication of all Company initiatives

  • Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management in the categories of labor, food cost and kitchen supplies.


Qualifications

  • Chef: 2-3 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant

  • Executive Chef: 5+ years professional cooking experience, with least 2 years in an Executive Chef capacity in an upscale casual dining restaurant

  • Excellent communication

  • Proven success in a high-volume restaurant (chef) or as head of kitchen operations (executive chef)

  • Strong passion for culinary excellence and service

  • Proven ability to develop your team

  • Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution

  • Stable job history demonstrating upward career progression

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.


Benefits

  • Advance your career with continual training and development

  • Promotions from within

  • Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities

  • Paid time off

  • Health, dental, vision insurance and 401(k)

  • Career growth with a growing company

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