Executive Chef

About this position

Gallaghers Steakhouse is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at our Boca Raton location. This is an opportunity for an accomplished chef who thrives in an upscale, high-volume restaurant and takes pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience at every service.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a background in high-volume fine dining and a passion classic steakhouse cuisine, and consistent execution. This is a highly visible leadership role for a chef who is actively present in the kitchen, committed to developing a strong team, and skilled at managing costs while maintaining exceptional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Maintain established recipes, specifications, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Oversee the preparation and proper handling of premium steaks, seafood, sauces, sides, and all other menu items.
• Be actively present during service, providing hands-on direction and support during peak business periods.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop sous chefs, cooks, prep staff, stewards, and other kitchen team members.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for performance, attendance, sanitation, and professional conduct.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, and overtime in line with operational needs and financial goals.
• Monitor food costs, portioning, yields, purchasing, inventory, and waste.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and proper handling of food products and kitchen supplies.
• Work with approved vendors to maintain product quality, availability, and competitive pricing.
• Conduct inventory counts and assists with month-end reporting and cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food-safety requirements, health department regulations, and company sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and promptly report equipment and facility concerns.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and ownership on menu execution, seasonal specials, private dining, special events, and operational improvements.
• Respond professionally and promptly to guest feedback related to food quality or preparation.
• Foster a respectful, disciplined kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability, and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or senior culinary leader in an upscale, high-volume restaurant.
• Fine-dining steakhouse experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of steakhouse cooking techniques, meat temperatures, seafood preparation, sauces, and classic culinary fundamentals.
• Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and retain a professional culinary team.
• Experience managing food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, product rotation, and health department requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain composed and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary degree or professional certification is preferred but not required with substantial relevant experience.
• Food Protection Manager certification required or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours required by restaurant operations.
• Ability to work in Boca Raton, Florida. Candidates willing to relocate are encouraged to apply; relocation can be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a résumé outlining their relevant culinary leadership experience. We look forward to hearing from chefs who are passionate about hospitality, developing great teams, and delivering an exceptional steakhouse experience.

Location and commute

Boca Raton, FL .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3223377378.