Executive Creative/R&D Chef - Catering
Owings Mills, MD 21117 US
Job Description
Looking for an R/D Chef local to the Baltimore/DC area
Executive Creative Chef Responsibilities
- To drive menu creation and source new products/ideas
- Creative but also a very hands-on role
- Can drive operational excellence and company profitability
- Great at developing people and helping them achieve their goals
- Systems-driven and can uphold company standards
- Being a great change agent and can adapt to new systems and processes quickly
- Organized and is a good planner, communicator, and team player
Executive Creative Chef Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of different ethnicity and cooking techniques
- Must have 2-4 years as an Executive Creative Chef or equivalent
- Restaurant/Catering volume experience similar
- Needing a solid catering background in an upscale casual restaurant/hotel/event venue
- Strong candidates can see upward mobility and career advancement
Executive Creative Chef Benefits
- A people-first mentality to help contribute to a great culture
- A strong balance of quality of life
- Possible healthcare, 401k, and paid time off
- A chance for solid career growth in a long-standing catering business
Additional Information
Recruiter Managing this Job

Eric Esterline
Senior Recruiter
After spending four decades in restaurant operations, recruiting for Goodwin Recruiting allows me to keep that connection with the industry I love and also continue to impact people and their careers.
- Eric Esterline started working with Goodwin Recruiting in April 2019. Eric says he remembers it well, as it is his brother's (Todd) birthday. Todd has actually been with Goodwin Recruiting for a few years, and due to his great passion for the business, convinced Eric to come on board.
- Originally a Buckeye who grew up in Ohio, Eric left for Chicago for nine years to enter the restaurant business. From Chicago, he ventured on to Michigan for the last almost 20 years! Eric’s a Buckeye in Michigan, who will always represent the Scarlet and Gray!
- The biggest piece of Eric’s career is an 18+ year career with Brinker International and Chili’s. Eric started as a manager and worked up to an Area Director for 15+ years and loved his time there. Eric interviewed, developed, and hired a ton of managers in multi-unit roles – so, joining Goodwin was a great chance to continue that fun and a rewarding part of the hospitality business!
- When he is not looking for great candidates or partnerships, Eric loves to spend time on the golf course, in the RV, or at a sporting event or two. Eric’s wife, Kris, and their two dogs love to hit the road in the RV for the great Michigan summers!