Executive Chef
Recruiting Partner: Melissa Driza
Davidson, North Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $95,000 | Job ID: 177006
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Executive Chef
Full-Time | Upscale, Chef-Driven Restaurant Group
We are partnering with a high-growth, chef-driven restaurant group known for its scratch kitchens, elevated standards, and strong internal promotion track. With multiple new concepts opening, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Executive Chef looking to be part of a vibrant new restaurant opening.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a back-of-house team of 25-30 team members
- Work side-by-side with the BOH team to drive daily kitchen operations
- Be a visible leader on the line during service—this is a hands-on role
- Ensure consistency in food quality, execution, and presentation
- Train, coach, and develop team members
- Support menu execution and contribute ideas for seasonal offerings
- Use Toast for menu updates and onboarding related functions within the restaurant
- Maintain awareness of food cost and operational efficiency
You Have:
Technical Experience:
- Background in scratch kitchens (upscale casual or fine dining preferred)
- Strong knife skills and butchery experience
- Experience in high-volume, high-standard environments
- Ability to perform in an open kitchen setting
- Toast & Restaurant 365 preferred
Leadership & Mindset:
- Leads with ownership and accountability
- Brings solutions—not just problems
- Maintains composure under pressure
- Strong communicator with a team-first mentality
- Looking for long-term growth, not just the next job
Benefits:
- Generous base salary plus bonus potential
- Healthcare coverage
- Creativity encouraged
- Dining perks
- People-focused culture that is expanding
JOB ID: 177006
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