Executive Chef jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From our mesquite wood-grilled plates to fresh greens and famous desserts, all our hand-crafted dishes are served up with simple, honest flavors in a rustic, local atmosphere.

Are you looking to relocate? We are GROWING - New Locations Coming SOON:

*Jacksonville, FL

*San Antonio, TX

*Fort Worth, TX

Looking for a team of like-minded professionals to work with? At Whiskey Cake, we value managers who are outgoing, personable, and skilled at creating positive experiences for both team members and guests. We prioritize building genuine connections and promoting a culture of accountability to drive business and make every day better than the last. Our scratch-made food and creative cocktails are locally sourced and produced in-house, with everything from beef jerky to bakery items made on-site. We're seeking an experienced chef who excels in high- volume, scratch cooking to run our kitchen efficiently, constantly improve our menu, and work closely with our restaurant managers to oversee food and beverage operations.

Salary Range Commensurate w/Experience:

$75k-$95k / year

(plus, monthly profit share)

BENEFITS:

•  FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

•  IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO PTO, 2 WEEKS IN YOUR FIRST YEAR

•  401K MATCH

•  INSURANCE AFTER 60 DAYS

•  FREE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Job Requirements

•  Partnering with the General Manager and Director of Culinary, executing, and driving the 

culinary direction through a deep understanding of the brand DNA of Whiskey Cake

•  Ownership of the food menu including food cost and team to execute it.

•  Deployment of new menu items and menu rollouts regulatory and compliance requisites.

•  Product quality and execution of new menu items

•  Continuing education and research on food techniques to remain sharp and proactive, ahead of the curve.

•  Develop the foundation of the Whiskey Cake culinary future through training and development of the next generation of Chefs.

•  Influence the individual restaurants through hands-on training and collaboration. Hold the 

culinary team to a high level of accountability for results.

•  Provide leadership in the areas of culinary safety, sanitation, and product education.

Profile

•  3-5 years of the following: culinary management, responsibility for menu rollouts & 

implementation of kitchen systems

•  A reputation as a leader, motivator, and manager with proven ability to successfully develop and lead teams.

•  The ability to learn quickly and collaborate with others.

•  Strong understanding of restaurant systems

•  High level of personal motivation/ambition and enthusiasm/energy, an entrepreneurial 

sensibility, high energy with a focus on detail

•  Live within reasonable driving distance of one of our current restaurants