Chef de Cuisine
Recruiting Partner: Robert Goebel
Charleston, South Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 171048
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Chef de Cuisine – Charleston, SC
Are you ready to lead a kitchen where excellence meets balance, and your leadership truly shapes the dining experience? An established and expanding restaurant group in Charleston, SC is seeking a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to guide a talented culinary team, execute impeccable menus, and help elevate a portfolio of celebrated restaurants.
This is your chance to join a structured, systems-driven environment in one of the nation’s top food cities—while enjoying a schedule that supports sustainability and work-life balance.
Why This Role?
- Join an expanding restaurant group with opportunities for growth and future leadership across multiple locations.
- Operate within a five-night dinner service schedule, closed Sundays and Mondays, promoting a consistent and manageable lifestyle.
- Lead a well-trained, professional team in a kitchen driven by structure, discipline, and precision.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, hire, mentor, and develop an experienced culinary team across multiple concepts.
- Maintain high standards for quality, presentation, and execution on every plate.
- Ensure kitchen operations are disciplined, professional, and accountable.
- Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and overall kitchen performance.
- Collaborate with ownership and leadership to uphold operational excellence and brand standards.
Who We’re Looking For
- 5+ years in upscale, full-service restaurants, with proven leadership in structured kitchens.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with cost control and budgeting.
- A hands-on leader who inspires, coaches, and sets the standard by example.
- Professionalism, integrity, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Dinner-only schedule—closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Paid Time Off plus sick leave.
- Comprehensive healthcare with employer contributions.
- Dining allowance to experience the restaurants firsthand.
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding upscale group of highly regarded restaurants.
JOB ID: 171048
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