Top 64 lead cook Jobs in rootstown oh

Executive Chef
Chef Recruiter —Akron, OH
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
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Cashier
Raising Cane's —Kent, OH
- $14 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Kent, OH
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Email
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- In-person
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Line Cook/Sous Chef
Warren's Spirited Kitchen —Burton, OH
- $14 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Team management
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Sous Chef
Market District —Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Cooking
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Line Cook
Market District —Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- No high school diploma
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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BOH, Expo, Cook, Dish, Shift Lead- Kent
Kent Tacos —Kent, OH
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Basic math
- English
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Team Member
Slim Chickens —Streetsboro, OH
- Up to $17 an hour
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Fast casual restaurant
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Kitchen Prep Associate
BBQ Alliance —Alliance, OH
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- ServSafe
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Kitchen Prep Associate
Old Carolina Barbecue Co. —Stow, OH
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- ServSafe
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Kitchen Managers
Topgolf —Akron, OH
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- US work authorization
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift Supervisor
BBQ Alliance —Alliance, OH
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- High school
- Sales
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook
BBQ Alliance —Alliance, OH
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- ServSafe
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook
Old Carolina Barbecue Co. —Stow, OH
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- ServSafe
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Kitchen Prep Supervisor
Old Carolina Barbecue Co. —Stow, OH
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Alliance, OH
- $14.61 - $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Dining Room Lead Server with 1p to 7p hours
Danbury North Canton —North Canton, OH
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Restaurant
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Cook
Raising Cane's —Streetsboro, OH
- $14 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Lead Line Cook / Shift Leader
Boss ChickNBeer —Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Customer Service Associate
Raising Cane's —North Canton, OH
- $14 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Executive Chef

Chef Recruiter
Akron, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Food provided

Qualifications

Managerial strategic planning
Teamwork
Operations management
Inventory management
Customer service
Team leadership
Coaching
Workplace dispute resolution
Process improvement
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Improving operational efficiency
Crisis management (risk management strategy)
Leadership development
Team development
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Mentoring
Individual consumer customer service

Full Job Description

Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details

Opening

If you are looking for an exciting career with a stable company that focuses on family, culture, and innovation in the hospitality industry, we invite you to apply. This is a confidential search for an Executive Chef at an upscale/fine dining restaurant in Northeast Ohio. Seeking a numbers-driven culinary leader who can run BOH operations independently, build a strong team, and elevate systems, execution, and profitability. Total pay package $90K–$125K, which includes health benefits. In addition, there is a bonus program + 401(k) match +2 weeks paid vacation & relocation assistance.

About the Opportunity

A respected fine dining restaurant in Northeast Ohio is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations, elevate execution, strengthen kitchen systems, and build a high-performing culinary team.

This is an opportunity for a chef-operator who combines strong culinary leadership with operational discipline. The right candidate will be capable of leading kitchen operations at a high level, developing future kitchen leaders, and using systems and technology to improve efficiency, consistency, and profitability.

What You Will Own

Full leadership of back-of-house operations
Food quality, presentation, consistency, and service execution
Food cost management, purchasing discipline, and inventory systems
Labor planning, scheduling, and BOH productivity
Hiring, coaching, training, and retention of a strong kitchen team
Development of sous chef, kitchen manager, and line cooks
Sanitation, safety, and clean operational standards
Use of systems, reporting, and technology to improve execution and profitability
Collaboration with ownership and leadership on menu development, specials, and long-term operational improvement

What We Are Looking For

Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar senior BOH leadership experience
Proven success managing food cost, labor, and kitchen systems
Ability to lead a team independently with high standards
Strong communication, accountability, and coaching skills
Experience building bench strength and developing future leaders
Financial and operational discipline, not just culinary creativity
Comfort with structured management rhythms, and metrics
Fine dining or high-standard upscale experience strongly preferred
Culinary grad with strong culinary expertise with cooking methods or equivalent

Ideal Candidate Profile

Calm and steady under pressure
A builder of teams and systems
Strong in both execution and accountability
Focused on consistency, cleanliness, organization, and culture
Comfortable making decisions and owning results
Interested in a long-term leadership opportunity, not just the next title

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary of $80,000–$120,000, based on experience and fit
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Benefits package
401(k) match
Relocation assistance for the right candidate
Moving expenses and transition support available by agreement
Contract structure may be available for qualified relocation candidates

Why Northeast Ohio

Affordable housing and a lower overall cost of living than many larger metro markets
Strong public, private, and parochial school choices across the region
Access to multiple communities and lifestyle options throughout Northeast Ohio
A quality-of-life opportunity for candidates seeking stability, family value, and long-term growth

Confidential Search

This position is being managed as a confidential search on behalf of a client. Company details will be shared later in the process with qualified candidates.

To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and a brief written response to the questions below. Applications submitted without direct answers will not be reviewed.

Describe your current or most recent role, including annual sales volume, team size, and the leadership positions that reported to you.
What were your most recent food cost %, BOH labor %, and prime cost results? Briefly explain the actions you took to influence those results.
Describe one manager, sous chef, or key team member you developed successfully. What was their starting point, what did you coach, and what was the result?
This role is in Northeast Ohio and may include relocation support. If selected, would you be willing and able to relocate within the expected start timeline? If yes, outline your ideal timeline and what support you would require.
This role has a total compensation range of $80,000–$125,000 (Including benefits) plus bonus. Are you comfortable proceeding within that range?

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $120,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Profit Sharing

Required Skills

BOH Team Leadership

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Efficiency Improvement

Mentorship

Crisis Management

Adaptability

Performance Evaluation

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Resource Management

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service Orientation

Financial Analysis

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• Describe your current or most recent role, including annual sales volume, team size, and the leadership positions that reported to you.
• What were your most recent food cost %, BOH labor %, and prime cost results? Briefly explain the actions you took to influence those results.
• Describe one manager, sous chef, or key team member you developed successfully. What was their starting point, what did you coach, and what was the result?
• This role has a total compensation range of $80,000–$125,000 (Including benefits) plus bonus. Are you comfortable proceeding within that range?
• This role is in Northeast Ohio and may include relocation support. What attracts you to Northeast, Ohio? If selected, would you be willing and able to relocate within the expected start timeline? If yes, outline your ideal timeline and what support you would require.

Work Location: In person

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