Executive Chef – Catering

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Executive Chef | Off-Premise Catering Operations

Charlotte, NC

Confidential Search

We're partnering with a growing hospitality company seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee a large-scale off-premise catering operation serving corporate clients, social events, weddings, private functions, and specialty catered experiences throughout the Charlotte market.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a chef who excels in logistics, production planning, and leading high-performing culinary teams. Success in this role requires someone who understands the unique challenges of preparing, packaging, transporting, and executing exceptional food beyond the four walls of a restaurant.

What You'll Lead

• Direct all culinary operations for a high-volume off-premise catering business
• Oversee food production, prep schedules, packaging, transportation readiness, and quality control
• Ensure flawless execution for corporate catering, weddings, galas, private events, and social functions
• Manage labor scheduling, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and kitchen productivity
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop an engaged culinary team
• Build efficient production systems that support multiple daily deliveries and catered events
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and presentation
• Partner with leadership on menu development, operational improvements, and business growth initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience
• Strong background in off-premise catering with proven experience managing high-volume food production
• Experience with large-scale production kitchens, commissaries, or catering operations preferred
• Skilled in logistics, production planning, staffing, and operational execution
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory
• Calm, organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Passion for building teams and delivering exceptional catered experiences

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to join a growing and respected hospitality organization
• Confidential search process
• If you're an Executive Chef with a passion for off-premise catering, operational excellence, and leading high-volume culinary production, we'd like to introduce you to this exciting opportunity in the Charlotte market.

JOB ID: 176189

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Robert Goebel

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