Executive Chef

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📍 Richmond, VA, USFULL TIME💰 USD 75K–85K/yr

About this role

Overview

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for all back of house team members, operations, and food production. Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and a clean, organized kitchen. This individual must be able to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations. Our Executive Chefs play a vital role in the execution of hospitality.

Responsibilities

What we expect of you:

  • Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®
  • Trains and develops Sous Chef
  • Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance
  • Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station
  • Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
  • Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen
  • Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals
  • Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
  • Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
  • Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years high volume, full service restaurant experience in an Executive Chef position
  • Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
  • Self-Actualized and motivated
  • Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance
  • Butchering experience required
  • Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred

What’s in it for you:

  • Excellent earning potential
  • Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
  • Comprehensive training
  • Three weeks paid time-off annually
  • 401k + company match
  • Competitive benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
  • New store openings— several growth opportunities for all team members!
  • Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and apply to Firebirds today!

 

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Executive Chef role at firebirdsrestaurants?
The listed salary for this Executive Chef position at firebirdsrestaurants is USD 75K–85K/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Executive Chef position at firebirdsrestaurants located?
This Executive Chef role at firebirdsrestaurants is based in Richmond, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Executive Chef role at firebirdsrestaurants full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Executive Chef role in the Management department at firebirdsrestaurants.
Which team or department does the Executive Chef at firebirdsrestaurants belong to?
This Executive Chef position is part of the Management department at firebirdsrestaurants. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Executive Chef position at firebirdsrestaurants?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to firebirdsrestaurants's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Executive Chef job at firebirdsrestaurants posted?
This Executive Chef position at firebirdsrestaurants was posted on Mar 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Executive Chef
firebirdsrestaurants · 💰 USD 75K–85K/yr
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