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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$90K - $120K *

Lead the strategic oversight and execution of USDA-financed rural affordable housing projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to integrate design, finance, and...

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3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $130K *

Grow your career with a strategic role in business development, focused on identifying new opportunities, nurturing key client relationships, and driving revenue growth through consultative sales in t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the operational success of complex conferences, balancing team mentorship with direct project ownership to deliver high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$92K - $172K *

Oversee key client accounts while leading service teams. Manage renewals, reporting, and new business development. Foster relationships with clients and ensure high-quality service delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise data technologies, ensuring robust and scalable data solutions. Manage a team and drive standardization across platforms while optimizing performance and alignin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to mentor engineers and lead the development of complex financial systems. Drive architecture decisions while remaining hands-on. Collaborate across domains to enhance payment, fra...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Empower project success by leading multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing federal facility initiatives for the U.S. Air Force program while enhancing team dynamics in a c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$275K - $372K *

Transform growth strategies through data-driven marketing, owning P&L for self-serve initiatives. Lead global digital functions, optimize user journeys, and spearhead collaboration across Product, Sal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $125K *

Manage healthcare construction projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Work with clients on planning, budgeting, and risk management while leading and guiding pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a leading technology provider by driving strategic partnerships and business development across diverse markets, enhancing product ecosystem through innovative partner initiativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Create a transformative People Partnerships framework while leading and developing a dedicated team. Drive organizational effectiveness and elevate leadership capabilities to achieve business success...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $220K *

Drive strategic product innovation and management across diverse property products, enhancing member value while fostering growth and market relevance through dynamic leadership and cross-functional c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering software solutions by leading diverse functional teams, optimizing client engagement, and ensuring exceptional service quality while driving client satisfact...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead compliance initiatives and provide strategic guidance on government contract accounting and regulations. Ensure adherence to DFAR, FAR, and CAS, while managing audits and supporting the organizat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Discover your potential as you manage financial activities across regions, ensure accurate reporting, and support operational excellence in a remote setting while collaborating with diverse teams to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing Workers Compensation operations, ensuring compliance with best practices while driving team performance, cost containment, and quality service delivery across all claims pr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Deliver high-impact leadership as an on-site Superintendent, overseeing multiple construction projects in K-12 education. Collaborate with contractors, uphold safety standards, and ensure projects sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of store development by managing new location openings and multi-year market strategies. Spearhead site selection and effective partnerships while ensuring projects align with brand s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career as you pioneer advanced security monitoring solutions, enhancing enterprise-level threat detection and incident response. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize our cyber...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming mental health care through solid engineering practices. Collaborate across diverse teams, lead complex initiatives, and mentor others while focusing on delivering impac...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $147K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of grocery eCommerce by driving strategy and owner relationships for mid-market and enterprise retailers, focusing on Storefront Pro adoption in a complex and evo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth within the pharmaceutical logistics sector. Develop and implement innovative strategies to capture new opportunities while maintaining strong relationships w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive effective execution of the Cisco go-to-market strategy by leading cross-functional alignment, ensuring operational discipline, and enhancing team performance to maximize sales impact and custome...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine the employee journey by leading strategic people operations, fostering a change-ready culture, and designing effective systems that align with organizational values while supporting team gro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$240K - $275K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and scaling impactful BI and analytics solutions. Drive alignment through standardized reporting while fostering self-service capabilities. Influence best practices and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.