Executive Chef at Dukes on 7

Minnetonka MN Full-Time $75000-$80000 per year 45-50 hours per week

Lead the kitchen. Develop your team. Take pride in every plate.

Dukes on 7 part of Craft & Crew Hospitality is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen in Minnetonka. Were looking for a hands-on leader who can run a strong service build a dependable team and balance great food with smart business decisions.

If you enjoy a busy kitchen clear expectations and helping cooks grow wed love to meet you.

• Annual salary: $75000-$80000 based on experience

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k)

As Executive Chef youll own the kitchens daily operations and performance. Youll work alongside your team during service coach your leaders and partner with the General Manager and corporate culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Food quality and execution: Deliver consistent food quality accurate recipes strong presentation and timely service.

• Kitchen leadership: Hire train coach and hold your team accountable while creating a respectful productive workplace.

• Labor and scheduling: Build schedules around sales and business needs making adjustments that support service and labor goals.

• Food cost and inventory: Manage ordering prep levels portion control inventory and waste.

• Kitchen operations and safety: Maintain food safety sanitation organization and equipment standards.

• Menu execution: Lead menu rollouts and make sure your team understands recipes preparation and presentation.

• Business performance: Review results with leadership identify opportunities and follow through on improvements.

• Experience as an Executive Chef Head Chef Chef de Cuisine or a strong Sous Chef ready to lead a kitchen

• Kitchen leadership experience in a busy full-service restaurant

• A solid understanding of food cost labor management purchasing and inventory

• The ability to lead calmly through high-volume service

• Clear communication reliable follow-through and a willingness to address issues directly

• A hands-on approach to training and developing cooks and kitchen leaders

This full-time position requires 45-50 hours per week including a mix of days evenings weekends and holidays with hands-on leadership during peak service times.

Dukes on 7 is part of Craft & Crew Hospitality a Minnesota restaurant group focused on craft food and spirits welcoming service and creating places where our guests and teams feel at home.

Were looking for a chef who cares about both the food and the people behind it-someone who sets the standard supports the team and takes ownership of results.

Ready to lead the kitchen at Dukes on 7 Apply with your resume today.