Chef De Cuisine

Recruiting Partner: Steven Dubrinsky

Raleigh, North Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 162425

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Now Hiring: Chef de Cuisine – Scratch Kitchen | $85K Base

We’re looking for a driven, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead one of our full-service, polished-casual dining restaurants. If you thrive in a scratch kitchen, bring leadership to the line, and are ready to take full ownership of culinary operations, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Us:

  • Base Salary up to $85K – Competitive compensation based on your experience
  • Career Growth – Clear path to multi-unit or corporate culinary leadership
  • Scratch-Kitchen Standards – No shortcuts, no compromises—only real cooking
  • Full Benefits – Health coverage, bonus structure, and relocation assistance

What You’ll Do:

  • Own the Kitchen – Lead all culinary operations with discipline and pride
  • Train & Develop – Build a high-performing team through coaching and accountability
  • Drive Excellence – Ensure top-tier food quality, cleanliness, and consistency
  • Control Costs – Manage food and labor budgets without sacrificing quality

What You Bring:

  • 3+ years of experience in a senior kitchen leadership role
  • Background in scratch-cooking, polished-casual or upscale dining
  • Strong understanding of kitchen financials, food safety, and labor management
  • A lead-from-the-front style—motivating, teaching, and delivering under pressure

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.

 

JOB ID: 162425

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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.

Steven Dubrinsky

Senior Recruiting Partner

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