Welcome to Our Executive Chef Jobs Category

As an Executive Chef, you'll be in charge of all the culinary aspects of a restaurant or hotel. The role requires excellent leadership skills, as you'll be leading the kitchen staff, and extraordinary creativity to consistently develop new dishes that'll wow the guests.

What Does an Executive Chef Do?

An Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of the kitchen. This involves menu planning, ensuring food quality, and managing kitchen staff. In many ways, an Executive Chef is like the conductor of an orchestra, bringing all parts together to create culinary masterpieces.

The Right Path for You

Are you ready for a fulfilling career as an Executive Chef with $100k+ salaries? Browse through our top-tier job openings and find the perfect fit to bring your culinary dreams to reality.

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$94K - $98K *

Take ownership of high-volume dining operations by leading culinary teams, developing performance-focused menus, and ensuring best practices in food safety and nutrition for collegiate athletes, while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Champion culinary excellence and operational consistency while overseeing diverse food and beverage concepts across multiple hotel properties. Drive strategic initiatives, team development, and financ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Drive culinary innovation and elevate customer experiences by leveraging industry expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance brand presence and growth in the national account c...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$155K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the executive level by enhancing operational efficiency, managing a dedicated team, and driving strategic innovations to achieve client satisfaction and business growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the Field Operations team to drive sales, manage resources, and optimize processes. Foster collaboration across departments while ensuring customer satisfaction and team productivity. Champion re...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $90K *

Empower food service excellence by managing department activities, ensuring top-tier customer service, and compliance with health regulations while overseeing inventory and budgets for optimal perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by overseeing innovative foodservice design projects, managing talented designers, and collaborating across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in dynamic environments while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction while leading a regional team to achieve strategic growth in the hospitality and food service industry. Foster innovation, manage financial perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by developing strategic business plans and maintaining client relationships. Engage diverse stakeholders to create tailored solutions and maximize opportunities in the higher education di...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a results-driven sales leadership team focused on coaching and developing talent while driving performance. Oversee team dynamics, pipeline management, and collaboration across departments to ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K *

Champion platform reliability and operational excellence by transforming engineering practices into a centralized, disciplined function, empowering teams to enhance deployment practices and incident m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Champion strategic execution as a trusted partner to the CEO, optimizing operational flow and enhancing leadership team alignment while driving high-impact initiatives and cross-functional collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate food and beverage operations across diverse properties by leading teams, overseeing management practices, and implementing strategies to enhance financial success and team development in the h...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$185K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative iOS applications for emergency response. Collaborate across teams to implement offline-first architectures, drive best practices, and mentor developers, ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and enhancing client relationships by streamlining program delivery, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Empower product innovation by leading a hands-on engineering team that drives AI adoption and delivers high-quality consumer experiences in a mission-driven healthcare environment focused on enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower business growth by architecting financial planning and analytics as you lead the charge in building a high-performing FP&A function. Collaborate across departments to drive strategy and capita...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$165K - $205K *

Elevate your career by architecting and developing secure, scalable AI applications that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency in a collaborative environment, driving productivity an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Lead the charge in mobile application engineering to develop offline-first solutions, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate with product management to execute on technical roadmaps that drive us...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$265K - $285K *

Shape the future of growth marketing by leading a dynamic team to drive customer acquisition and retention through innovative strategies, collaborating across functions to achieve exponential growth a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $123K *

Engage stakeholders to design and optimize data architecture and BI solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery of data pipelines. Drive project planning with a focus on continuous improvement and opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$190K - $304K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team, driving platform product management for a leading data organization. Own the roadmap and enhance self-service experiences, empowering domain teams to thrive...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of personalization and AI in food experiences. Lead product vision, strategy, and execution for next-gen systems and customer-facing AI, improving user engagement through data-driven...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $95K *

Optimize customer satisfaction as a key liaison, managing onsite operations, and supervising teams. Oversee adherence to health and safety standards while ensuring efficient service delivery and effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to become an Executive Chef?question toggle

    Generally, Executive Chef roles require a diploma in culinary arts, years of culinary experience, and proven leadership abilities. This can also include a good sense of business acumen and creativity.

  • What is the average salary of an Executive Chef?question toggle

    The average salary of an Executive Chef can vary greatly depending on the establishment. However, on Ladders, we focus on offering Executive Chef jobs with salaries of $100k or more.

  • What are the career growth opportunities in the field of Executive Chef?question toggle

    The sky's the limit for an Executive Chef. Growth can encompass owning your restaurant, branching into catering, or even becoming a celebrity chef.