CHEF
We are seeking an experienced Chef to lead and operate our Scotty Browns location in Poipu, Kauai.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering consistent execution, building and developing a strong team, and maintaining operational discipline in a high-volume environment. The position is centered on executing established systems and standards with precision. This is not a menu development role. This role is best suited for a disciplined Chef-operator who takes ownership of performance and thrives in a structured, systems-driven environment.
Market Context This role operates in a remote island market with a limited labor pool. Success requires strong leadership, adaptability, and a long-term commitment to building and retaining a team in a highly competitive environment.
Who We Are Our purpose is simple: to provide approachable, high-quality food using the freshest ingredients possible, delivered in a premium casual environment where guests feel genuinely at home. Our spaces are designed to strike a natural balance between a neighborhood pub and upscale casual dining. The environment is stylish yet relaxed, creating an experience that is both comfortable and elevated.
Learn more about our brand and experience: htps://www.scottybrownshi.com/
What We Offer: At Scotty Browns Poipu, we are more than a restaurant. We are a team built on culture, connection, and craft. As part of the Browns Restaurant Group, you will be joining a company with over 80 locations across North America and a strong reputation for culinary excellence, hospitality, and opportunity.
Here is what you can expect when you join our team:
- A Culture of Hospitality: We believe how you do one thing is how you do everything. Every guest, every plate, and every shift matters, and we treat our people with the same respect and care we show our guests.
- Growth and Development: Whether you’re taking the next step in your culinary leadership career or looking to grow with a larger restaurant group, you’ll have access to structured training, leadership development, and advancement opportunities across our growing network.
- Growth Market Opportunity: Operate in a high-demand, resort-driven market within an upscale-casual environment. As Scotty Browns Poipu represents our first location in Hawaii, this role is part of a broader expansion strategy across the islands. With continued growth, this position has the potential to evolve into regional oversight for the right candidate who demonstrates strong leadership and consistent performance.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer fair wages, performance incentives, and benefits that reflect your experience and contribution. The salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Structured, Sustainable Scheduling: Designed to support long-term performance and team stability.
- Team Perks: Staff dining discounts, health benefits, company events, recognition programs, and an inclusive team environment.
- A Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a group known for its attention to detail across ingredient sourcing, kitchen systems, guest experience, and leadership standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and execute all Scotty Browns systems and standards.
- Take ownership of overall kitchen performance, ensuring alignment with financial targets and operational expectations.
- Deliver consistent food quality, presentation, and timing across all services.
- Execute menu rollouts and system updates with accuracy and full team alignment.
- Uphold all recipes, procedures, and operational standards without deviation.
- Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and ordering.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant kitchen environment.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members.
- Build a culture of accountability, consistency, and professionalism.
- Partner with the General Manager to ensure aligned execution and guest experience.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven track record as a disciplined Chef-operator in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
- Strong background in kitchen management, including food cost, labor, inventory, prep systems, and team leadership.
- Highly systems-oriented, with a focus on consistent execution rather than menu development.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain teams in competitive labour markets.
- Professional leadership style that fosters accountability and operational discipline.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Spanish language skills are an asset.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What Success Looks Like Success in this role is measured by consistent performance over time:
- Consistent Execution: All menu items are executed to standard across all shifts, with no deviation from established systems and recipes.
- Team Stability and Retention: A fully staffed, trained, and stable kitchen team in a competitive labor market.
- Financial Performance: Food cost and labor targets are consistently achieved, with ongoing improvement in efficiency.
- Operational Discipline: The kitchen consistently meets cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
- Rollout Execution: Menu updates and system changes are implemented accurately, with minimal disruption to service.
- Culture and Accountability: A professional, structured kitchen environment with clear expectations and accountability at all levels.
- Cross Functional Alignment: Strong partnership with front of house, Vendors and Partners, Regional, and Culinary Development teams resulting in smooth, and consistent operations.
- Ownership Mindset: Clear accountability for results, with a sustained focus on execution, team performance, and operational control.
Compensation and benefits:
- US$110,000-$120,000 annual base salary, based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health and company benefits
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
We welcome qualified applicants from across the United States and Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, or eligible to obtain the required work authorization, and able to travel to Canada for initial training and future business requirements.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
