Executive Chef

Company: Gecko Hospitality
Location: Coronado
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Executive Chef Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine Coronado, CA Full Time, On Site Confidential Search Salary: $90,000 to $113,000 annually, based on experience About the Opportunity A highly anticipated Greek inspired restaurant in Coronado is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef with deep roots in Greek and broader Mediterranean cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high profile kitchen that celebrates historical flavor profiles, refined technique, and thoughtful, modern execution. We are looking for a chef with a serious culinary foundation, ideally including Michelin rated or equivalent fine dining experience, who can balance authenticity with creativity while operating at volume. This role is hands on, leadership driven, and ownership minded. The right chef will view this kitchen as something they are building, not just running. This is a career defining role for a chef who wants real influence, long term growth, and the opportunity to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. What Success Looks Like Guests are consistently delighted by authentic Greek flavors, clean execution, and thoughtful presentation Food and labor costs are tightly controlled, with strong command of budgets and P&L fundamentals Service runs smoothly with disciplined prep systems, strong organization, and reliable ticket times The kitchen operates at a high level during peak volume while maintaining composure and standards Cooks are developed and mentored, with a clear path from line cook to sous chef to future leaders Cleanliness, food safety, and execution systems are part of the everyday culture, not an afterthought Key Responsibilities Lead all kitchen operations including menu execution, sourcing, staffing, and training Uphold Greek and Mediterranean culinary integrity while allowing room for creativity and evolution Build, coach, and inspire a disciplined yet positive kitchen culture Manage food cost, labor, ordering, inventory, and waste control Partner with ownership and leadership on menu development and operational strategy Ensure health department standards, cleanliness, and safety systems are consistently met Ideal Candidate Profile Strong technical knowledge of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and its regional origins Experience in high volume, high expectation environments Michelin rated or comparable fine dining background strongly preferred Natural leader who can rally a team and set clear expectations Detail oriented and serious about standards Thrives under pressure and remains calm during busy services Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and developing young cooks Ownership mindset with long term career vision Benefits and Perks 401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Food provided

Keywords: Gecko Hospitality, Bellflower , Executive Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Coronado, California