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Executive Chef

    • Job Tracking ID: 512450-899709
    • Job Location: Fayetteville, AR
      Fayetteville
    • Job Level: Management
    • Date Updated: July 03, 2025
    • Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years
    • Starting Date: September 30, 2025
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Job Description:

Executive Chef Opportunity at The Stonebreaker in Fayetteville, Arkansas

 

Location: Fayetteville, AR
Start Date: ASAP

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef at The Stonebreaker Hotel in the historic and growing community of Fayetteville, AR. The Stonebreaker Hotel offers 78 guest rooms and suites, each one quietly expressive and grounded in craft. Simple shapes, natural materials, and just the right amount of nostalgia—these are spaces designed to feel good in.

 

About Our Culinary Venues:

· Restaurants: Set in the house, The Stonebreaker’s restaurant offers unfussy, beautifully plated meals shaped by what’s growing nearby. Chefs pair familiar flavors with just enough invention—like the cornbread French toast with strawberry-ginger preserve. The bar features cocktails with a point of view, plus a detailed list of wines and local beer. The restaurant will highlight the best of seasonal and local ingredients in a casual Southern cuisine through innovative menus.

· Banquet & Meetings: Catering to events of all sizes, from 10-350, with custom menus designed to impress.

· Outdoor Spaces: Offering al fresco dining experiences that make the most of our picturesque settings.

The Role: As our Executive Chef, you will be instrumental in defining and executing the culinary vision across all dining venues. This role is ideal for a creative and strategic leader who is passionate about farm-to-table cuisine in a casual Southern flair and has a proven track record in top-tier restaurant management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and refine menus that showcase local ingredients and modern culinary techniques.

· Lead and inspire a team of kitchen staff to exceed culinary expectations.

· Manage kitchen operations with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

· Collaborate with local suppliers to ensure the highest quality of ingredients.

· Oversee food safety and cleanliness standards.

 

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications:

· Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, casual-upscale dining environment.

· Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop staff.

· A deep understanding of and appreciation for NW Arkansas culinary landscape.

· Culinary arts degree from a reputable institution is preferred.


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