Executive Chef - New Concept at Ballpark Commons

Executive Chef – New Ballpark Commons Concept
Location:
7075 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132
Salary:
$45,000–$55,000 annually, dependent on experience
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Concept:
To Be Announced
About the Opportunity
Something new is cooking at Ballpark Commons.
We are looking for an experienced, creative, and hands-on
Executive Chef
to take the reins of the culinary operation for our newest venture at Ballpark Commons in Franklin, Wisconsin.
We're keeping the concept under wraps for just a little longer, but this new space will bring together
food, drinks, entertainment, and an energetic guest experience
under one roof.
This is an opportunity to get involved from the beginning. Our Executive Chef will help bring the culinary side of the concept to life, build and develop the kitchen team, establish standards and procedures, and take ownership of the day-to-day execution of the kitchen.
We're looking for someone who can lead from the front — someone who cares about great food, develops strong teams, understands the business behind the kitchen, and isn't afraid to jump on the line when needed.

What You'll Do

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of culinary operations, including:
Lead the opening and ongoing operation of the kitchen
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and develop culinary team members
Help execute and refine the menu and overall culinary vision
Establish recipes, portion standards, prep procedures, and kitchen systems
Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, portioning, and execution
Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, ordering, receiving, and waste
Build strong relationships with vendors and ensure appropriate product quality and availability
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
Develop and maintain opening, closing, prep, cleaning, and inventory procedures
Work closely with the General Manager and Ballpark Commons leadership on overall operations
Support special events, private events, promotions, and high-volume programming
Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
Create a kitchen culture built around accountability, teamwork, communication, and respect
Be hands-on and willing to step into any position necessary to support the team and operation
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a chef who understands that being an
Executive Chef is about more than creating great food — it's about successfully running a kitchen.
The ideal candidate will have previous culinary leadership experience in a restaurant, bar, entertainment venue, high-volume operation, or similar hospitality environment.
You should bring:
Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar culinary leadership role
Strong leadership and team-development skills
Experience hiring, training, scheduling, and managing kitchen employees
Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety
Experience with food costing, inventory, purchasing, portion control, and waste management
Ability to maintain quality and consistency during high-volume service
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with front-of-house management and senior leadership
Creativity balanced with an understanding of cost, execution, and profitability
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entertainment and hospitality environment
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require
Compensation
$45,000–$55,000 annually
, dependent on experience.
Help Us Build What's Next
This isn't a position where you'll simply inherit someone else's kitchen.
You'll have the opportunity to help build one.
From developing the kitchen team and establishing systems to helping shape the food experience guests associate with our newest concept, the Executive Chef will play an important role in bringing the next addition to Ballpark Commons to life.
The concept is still under wraps — but not for much longer.
If you're a passionate culinary leader who's ready to take ownership of a new kitchen and help us build something exciting from the ground up,
we'd love to hear from you.