Chef de Cuisine
Recruiting Partner: Kevin Burbine
Charlotte, North Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 175501
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Chef de Cuisine
We are hiring a Chef de Cuisine for a high-volume, refined restaurant focused on elevated levels of service, cuisine, and execution. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen where consistency, organization, and attention to detail are critical. The menu is ingredient-focused and requires a disciplined approach to preparation, cooking, and plating. This role is responsible for leading back-of-house operations, maintaining culinary standards, and driving performance across prep, service, and cost controls.
Benefits
- Base Salary of $65-70K, commensurate with experience
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Profit Share bonus is attainable and expected
- Enviable culture and growth environment with a core focus on Team
Ideal Candidate
- 3+ years of BOH leadership experience in a high-volume, elevated full-service restaurant
- Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen teams in a structured, standards-driven environment
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and overall kitchen financials
- Experience working with quality-driven menus that require precision and consistency
- Calm, decisive leadership style during high-pressure service
- Hands-on presence in both prep and service with strong attention to detail
- Background in elevated or technique-driven kitchens strongly preferred
- Experience with live-fire or similar cooking methods is a plus, but not required
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all back-of-house operations with accountability for execution, standards, and team performance
- Manage food cost, labor, and inventory to align with financial targets
- Oversee ordering, receiving, and product handling with a focus on quality and consistency
- Maintain disciplined prep systems, pars, and kitchen organization
- Drive execution during service with a focus on timing, accuracy, and plate consistency
- Train, develop, and hold kitchen team members accountable to established standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and highly functional kitchen environment
JOB ID: 175501
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