Executive Chef

Now Opening in Sarasota, FL | Executive Chef

Be Part of Something New. Build Something Extraordinary.

Who We Are

At Hawkers Asian Street Food, our purpose is simple: we spark adventure. Everything we do is driven by three mantras that define who we are and how we show up every day. We always care — for each and every guest as if they are our only guest, and for our team as family. We never compromise — paying attention to the details and maximizing the potential in every team member and every experience. And we be disruptive — challenging the status quo, refusing to succumb to industry norms, and continually raising the bar.

If you’re ready to bring that spirit to work every single day, we want you on our team.

Being a Hawkers Chef is about so much more than receiving amazing benefits, working in a fun vibe, and eating delicious food. While we offer all those things and more, being a Hawkers Chef is about working on a team of motivated people who wake up every day ready to spark adventure and connect with others through our cuisine. We are looking for leaders to help us grow our brand and lead the way in coaching and developing our restaurant and kitchen team.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: FIVE years of EXECUTIVE CHEF (exempt) kitchen/culinary management experience at a FULL-SERVICE, UPSCALE restaurant concept.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead the opening of a brand-new Hawkers restaurant in Sarasota
• Build and develop your leadership team from the ground up
• Join a fast-growing, award-winning restaurant brand
• Make a direct impact on culture, guest experience, and business performance
• Grow your career with a company that invests heavily in leadership development and internal promotion
• Help shape the future of Hawkers as we continue to expand

What’s in it for you?

• Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits +401K
• Achievable Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Exclusive Dining Discounts
• Unlimited Growth & Career Advancement Opportunities
• Fun & Engaging Work Environment

The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader at the restaurant level, responsible for overseeing all Back of House operations, culinary execution, team development, and financial performance. This role owns the guest experience from a food perspective and is directly accountable for food cost, labor cost, kitchen sanitation, equipment maintenance, and the development of the Sous Chef and culinary team.

The Executive Chef works in close partnership with the General Manager and Regional Chef to drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Open availability is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.