Executive Chef

Handcrafted Restaurants is a Hawaii-based, 7-unit, high-volume, chef-driven restaurant company. We are currently seeking talented An Executive Chef (Wailea) and Sous Chefs to join our teams at Monkeypod Kitchen Wailea, Maui and Monkeypod Kitchen Ka‘anapali, Maui. Come see what it’s like to work for a company that has been voted Best Place to Work in Hawaii, 6 times!

We’re looking for Chefs who take pride in their craft, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and lead by example. If you care deeply about food, consistency, and building a strong team culture, we’d love to meet you. Our kitchens are built on strong systems, high standards, and a team-first culture where cooks are expected to take ownership of their craft.

The Executive Chef is a working, hands-on Chef who leads daily kitchen operations. The Executive Chef drives culinary standards, mentors sous and cooks, and ensures smooth, efficient execution during high-volume service. The Executive Chef is also responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative roles for the back of house including ordering, scheduling, P&L reporting, inventory, etc.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
• Experience in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen
• Strong understanding of food cost control, labor management, and inventory systems
• Fine dining experience preferred
• Butchery experience
• Culinary school training is a plus, though strong hands-on experience is equally valued
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Calm and professional under pressure with a positive, team-first attitude
• Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Monthly percent profit bonus
• Health, dental, vision, life, and Health Reimbursement Account insurance benefits for eligible employees and their dependent(s)
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off and 3 Wellness Days each year
• Monthly promo stipend to spend at any of our 7 locations, in addition to a generous employee dining discount
• A kitchen where you’ll continue learning and mastering your craft
• A tight-knit team and supportive work environment

If you’re passionate about great food and want to be part of a kitchen that takes pride in what it does, we’d love to hear from you.

Please visit www.handcraftedrestaurants.com to learn more about our company. 

If you would like to submit your resume, please send it to: info@hcrestaurants.com or use link below to apply directly to the location of your choosing:

WAILEA, MAUI (Executive Chef or Sous Chef):

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/A75B7E0783611DB7DC79E2787646368A/career-page

KA’ANAPALI, MAUI (Sous Chef):

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/AEF188053FD69A33CA1912AFD40F759C/career-page