Overpass Merchant

Hufft Marchand Hospitality is searching for an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at The Overpass Merchant — one of Baton Rouge’s most respected neighborhood restaurants and bars.

This is not a clipboard chef position.
We’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in service, develops people, understands systems, and loves creating food that guests actually crave.

The right candidate can balance:

• High-volume execution
• Creative menu development
• Food & labor cost management
• Team culture and accountability
• Seasonal features and specials
• Kitchen organization and cleanliness
• Training and development

You’ll work directly with ownership and leadership to continue evolving a restaurant that has been part of the Baton Rouge dining scene for years.

• Proven leadership experience in a high-level kitchen
• Strong understanding of ordering, inventory, prep systems, and scheduling
• Ability to lead from the front during service
• Passion for hospitality and team development
• Someone organized, driven, creative, and calm under pressure
• A chef who understands both the art and business of restaurants

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Growth opportunities within a multi-concept hospitality group
• Creative freedom and collaboration
• Supportive ownership team
• Opportunity to make a real impact

Hufft Marchand Hospitality is a Louisiana-based hospitality group behind concepts including:

• The Overpass Merchant
• BARCAR
• Il Supremo Pizza & Pasta
• Juniors on Harrison
• Gail’s Fine Ice Cream

We believe in building restaurants with personality, soul, consistency, and teams that actually enjoy showing up to work.

Please send your resume, references, and a short introduction about yourself and your culinary philosophy.