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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

CeciliaVancouver, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Executive Chef Cecilia, Vancouver WA

Lead a scratch kitchen known for consistency, quality, and all-day service

Cecilia is a full-service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner seven days a week , with a popular weekday Happy Hour and a loyal following that spans all dayparts. As part of NW Hospitality Group, Cecilia is known for its welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful hospitality, and a kitchen that takes pride in doing things the right wayevery shift, every plate.

Were currently looking for an Executive Chef to lead the back-of-house team at Cecilia. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, understands the demands of all-day service, and brings strong leadership, clean systems, and steady execution to the kitchen.

About NW Hospitality Group

Were a locally owned restaurant group based in Southwest Washington with three core concepts : Amaros Table, Gustavs, and Cecilia. Across five locations, weve built a reputation for consistent quality, scratch cooking, and hands-on leadership. Our teams value respect, accountability, and hospitalityboth for our guests and each other.

What Makes This Role Unique

Cecilia is a busy, seven-days-a-week operation with an experienced front-of-house and bar leadership team already in place. Youll be stepping into a kitchen thats capable and respectedbut ready for a chef to take full ownership of systems, consistency, and team development.

Whether youre an experienced Executive Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready for the next step, this is a great opportunity to take the reins of a fast-paced, high-performing restaurant with room to grow.

Who You Are

  • You have 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience , ideally in a full-service, high-volume environment
  • Youre experienced with scratch cooking and believe in quality, cleanliness, and consistency
  • You lead by examplecalm under pressure, respectful, and steady with your team
  • Youre confident with ordering, inventory, food costing, and labor management
  • Youre organized, efficient, and know how to keep a kitchen running smoothly across breakfast and dinner service

    • What Youll Do

  • Oversee daily BOH operations across breakfast, dinner, and Happy Hour service
  • Train, coach, and support your team to maintain high standards and a strong kitchen culture
  • Manage prep systems, inventory, and cost controls while keeping execution tight and consistent
  • Work closely with FOH and bar leadership to deliver a smooth and unified guest experience
  • Support ongoing menu development and seasonal updates that reflect Cecilias style and standards

    • Why Work With Us?

    At NW Hospitality Group, were building restaurants that lastby investing in good people and doing things the right way. Were not corporate, and were not trying to be flashy. Were hands-on, honest, and committed to running kitchens that are consistent, professional, and proud of the food they put out.

    If you're ready to lead with intention and be part of a team that shows up for each other every day, this is a great opportunity to make your mark.

    To Apply

    Send your resume and a quick note about why you're interested in the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

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