Culinary Head - Executive Chef

You will be joining AJA Honestly Good Food, a fast-growing brand known for its focus on wellness, culinary creativity, and everyday joy. As the Executive Chef / Culinary Director, your role will be crucial in leading the next phase of food evolution by balancing innovation, consistency, team development, and culinary identity. Key Responsibilities: - Define and evolve AJA's culinary voice across outlets, menus, and formats - Develop creative, health-forward, and cost-effective seasonal menus - Design new dishes, beverage pairings, and product lines for various outlets - Supervise kitchen production, food quality, and process efficiency - Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing culinary talent - Collaborate with different departments for outlet performance, marketing campaigns, and finance tracking - Experiment with new cuisines, superfoods, sustainability practices, and product lines Qualifications Required: - 10+ years in progressive culinary leadership roles - Expertise in global cuisines with a focus on healthy, ingredient-forward cooking - Proven ability to manage teams, systems, and scale in fast-paced environments - Strong communication, leadership, and creative instincts - Ability to lead both from the kitchen and the whiteboard,