Executive Chef – Upscale Dining
Recruiting Partner: Mike Ferrara
Cary, North Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 159298
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Executive Chef | Scratch Italian Kitchen | Growth-Focused Concept
We’re looking for a sharp, forward-thinking Executive Chef to lead a chef-driven Italian kitchen known for scratch cooking, creative freedom, and high standards. If you’ve mastered the systems of a polished, full-service environment but still bring the spirit of an independent operator — we want to meet you.
This role isn’t for the passive or the status quo. It’s for someone who thrives on structure, drives culture, and leads by example.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Closed Sundays — real work-life balance
- Established concept with momentum and multiple new openings on the horizon
- Supportive ownership, real autonomy, and a team-first culture
- Competitive salary ($79-$75k), PTO, and full benefits package
What You’ll Own:
- Oversee all kitchen operations and BOH performance
- Lead recipe execution, ordering, scheduling, and inventory
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performance culinary team
- Maintain impeccable food quality, safety, and presentation standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FOH leadership and event teams
Ideal Background:
- 2+ years in a stable Executive Chef or CDC role
- Proven experience with Italian cuisine and scratch kitchens
- Prior exposure to corporate-level systems or structure
- Event experience is a plus (rehearsal dinners, private dining, etc.)
- A strong blend of discipline, creativity, and leadership
If you lead with integrity, love the craft, and want to grow with a team that challenges the norm — let’s talk.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
