Executive Chef / Outlet Chef

Recruiting Partner: Charles Frede

North Charleston, South Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 167743

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Outlet Chef – Corporate Campus Dining | Charleston, SC

Compensation & Benefits

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours (Breakfast & Lunch service)
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    • Eligible to enroll first of the month after 30 days of employment
    • 3 weeks (15 days) vacation time + 8 days PTO
    • 3 medical plan options (multiple providers), plus dental and vision
    • 401(k) with company match – 50% of the first 6% of contributions
    • Paid holidays and professional development opportunities

A leading corporate hospitality organization is seeking an experienced Executive Chef / Outlet Chef to oversee one of three on-site dining outlets within a large corporate campus environment serving several thousand daily guests. This outlet generates approximately $3 million in annual food revenue and requires a chef capable of balancing culinary creativity, operational discipline, and strong leadership in a fast-paced, service-focused setting. Reporting to the Senior Executive Chef, this is a hands-on, visible leadership role responsible for daily operations, menu execution, and team development across a high-volume breakfast and lunch program.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor kitchen staff to deliver consistent food quality and presentation.
  • Oversee all culinary operations for the assigned outlet, including menu execution and production standards.
  • Manage budgets, food and labor costs, purchasing, and inventory.
  • Collaborate with senior culinary leadership on seasonal menu development and innovation.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards.
  • Support cross-campus catering and special events as needed.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive kitchen culture focused on excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of culinary management experience in campus, corporate, or high-volume dining operations.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training required.
  • Proven ability to manage teams, control costs, and maintain high service standards.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • ServSafe Certification required; HACCP Certification preferred.
  • Experience in multi-unit or contract dining operations is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A motivated, hands-on leader who thrives in a Monday–Friday, daytime schedule.
  • Skilled in both culinary creativity and operational execution.
  • Proven ability to elevate dining quality while managing budgets effectively.
  • Passionate about developing teams and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Committed to long-term career growth within a professional campus dining setting.

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: 167743

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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