Haake Recruiting

Executive Chef James Beard Award–Winning Restaurant Group Southeast U.S. | Relocation Welcome $100,000 – $110,000 Base + Benefits  A nationally recognized, James Beard Award–winning restaurant group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead one of its flagship seafood-driven concepts. This is an opportunity for a chef who respects product, understands technique, and leads from the front. The ideal candidate brings deep experience working with a wide variety of seafood and demonstrates mastery across multiple cooking styles — from precise classical execution to contemporary innovation. This is not a “clipboard chef” role. We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who can inspire a brigade, drive consistency, and elevate standards while maintaining strong financial discipline. What We’re Looking For • Proven Executive Chef or CDC experience in a high-level, chef-driven environment • Strong background working with diverse seafood programs (whole fish...