Restaurant Executive Chef/General Manager
Company: Goodwin Recruiting
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join a growing comfort food
restaurant group known for scratch cooking, seasonal menus, and a
focus on healthier classics. This is a unique opportunity to help
build a vibrant team culture, foster guest happiness, and grow your
career with an innovative, expanding organization that values
work-life balance and team wellbeing. Restaurant Executive
Chef/General Manager Benefits & Compensation Competitive base
salary Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid
maternity leave Short-term disability coverage Phone reimbursement
Strong, achievable bonus 401(k) with company match Paid time off
Ground-level growth opportunity with career advancement Restaurant
Executive Chef/General Manager Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of scratch kitchen experience Proven ability to
lead by example with strong attention to detail Demonstrated
success in building and managing high-performing teams Effective
communication and relationship-building skills Tech savvy and
comfortable with modern restaurant systems Restaurant Executive
Chef/General Manager Preferred Background & Skills Experience
mentoring and developing staff into leadership roles Passion for
community engagement and guest experience Restaurant Executive
Chef/General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities Build, train, and
inspire a team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest happiness
Oversee daily kitchen and front-of-house operations in accordance
with established systems Source, purchase, and receive ingredients
for a seasonally changing scratch-cooked menu Foster strong
relationships with team members and the local community
Continuously mentor and develop team members into future restaurant
leaders Ensure consistent, high-quality food and service standards
If you’re passionate about healthy comfort food and ready to create
a lasting impact, we invite you to join us in making our guests—and
team members—happy every day.
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