Executive Chef 1

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we’re searching for an Executive Chef 1 to join our team!

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, “to Create a Smile,” guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

The Executive Chef 1 is part of the management team as the top culinary leader in an account between $1.51-3.5M in managed volume annually. This role leads the culinary management of food service operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving, menu development, catering oversight, etc. The Executive Chef 1 is the owner of the culinary cost controls and P&L accountability. This role is also responsible for staffing and developing the culinary hourly teams and culinarians. This individual oversees the kitchen operations to ensure that customers clients, and guests receive an exceptional culinary experience, and that all food is served in accordance with Parkhurst standards. The Executive Chef 1 oversees supervision of team members and is responsible for menu communications, training in proper methods of food production, service and food presentation techniques, and portion control. This position ensures that the kitchen operation operates in a smooth and efficient manner. Performs related duties as assigned.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

As an Executive Chef 1 , you’ll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here’s what you can expect :

• Create A Smile : Delivering exceptional culinary experiences that consistently exceed client, customer, and guest expectations.
• Join A Caring Team : Lead, develop, and support a skilled culinary team in a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Bring Your Energy : Oversee kitchen operations, from menu development and catering execution to cost controls and quality standards.
• Connect With Heart : Build strong relationships with clients, guests, and team members through engagement, service, and hospitality.
• Reach Your Goals : Grow professionally with leadership opportunities, training, and pathways for career advancement.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you’ll be successful here with these skills and qualifications :

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

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Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.