Gecko Hospitality

Executive Chef - Creative

Richmond, VA • Posted 4 days ago • $89,000 - $89,000 per year
Onsite Full Time General

Executive Chef Confidential Search

Richmond, VA $78,000 - $89,000

We are conducting a confidential search for a creative, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of a successful high-volume casual/upscale Italian restaurant in the Richmond market.
This opportunity is ideal for a chef who excels in scratch cooking, team development, and menu innovation. Ownership is open to fresh ideas and menu enhancements that reflect the chef's culinary style while maintaining an approachable Italian focus.

What You'll Bring
Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar leadership experience
High-volume restaurant experience
Strong scratch-cooking background
Proven food cost, inventory, and labor management skills
Ability to train, mentor, and inspire kitchen teams
Creativity and passion for menu development
Italian cuisine experience preferred

Why This Opportunity?
Salary: $78,000 - $89,000
Bonus potential
Health benefits
Paid vacation
Excellent quality of life and work/life balance
Stable ownership and long-term career growth
Opportunity to make a real culinary impact

Confidential Search
All inquiries and resumes will be held in the strictest confidence.
Please send your resume and a brief summary of your culinary style to:
Tom Bull
tombull@geckohospitality

Executive Chef - Creative in Richmond at Gecko Hospitality

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