Executive Chef

We’re looking for a Head Chef who’s excited to help build something from the ground up — from developing operations to building a kitchen team and setting the tone for day one.

You do not need previous pizza experience — what matters most is leadership, organization, a passion for great food, and the drive to build an amazing team and culture.

• Lead all kitchen operations during pre-opening, opening, and ongoing service

• Work with ownership on recipes, procedures, and kitchen systems

• Hire, train, and mentor a strong BOH team

• Create a positive, consistent, and respectful kitchen culture

• Set daily standards around prep, sanitation, consistency, and execution

• Manage ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost

• Ensure the kitchen is organized, efficient, and ready for growth

• Maintain high-quality food while balancing speed and volume

• Collaborate on menu development (pizza experience not required — we’ll learn together)

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team

• A hands-on operator who isn’t afraid to jump in and solve problems

• Someone who loves building systems and dialing in consistency

• Excitement to learn pizza

• Excellent communication and training ability

• Positive attitude — no ego, no drama, all team

• Experience running a kitchen (Sous Chef, CDC, or current Head Chef level)

• Comfort with opening processes, or eagerness to learn them

• Ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives

• Opportunity to help shape a new brand from day one

• Creative input in menu development and operational systems

• A respectful, supportive workplace built around teamwork

• Growth opportunities as we expand

• Paid time off and benefits (customize as needed)

• A chef who wants to build something , not just run someone else’s kitchen

• A leader who loves coaching, developing, and elevating their team

• Someone excited by the challenge and opportunity of an opening

• A chef who enjoys pizza, bread, dough, or learning new skills

• A culture-builder who believes kitchens run best with positivity and accountability