Regional Executive Chef – Relocation to Charlotte, NC

Recruiting Partner: Mike Ferrara

Orlando, Florida | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $115,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 179133

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This position is based in North Charlotte, NC with the Region extending North

Regional Chef – Upscale, Full Service Restaurants

A growing, chef-driven restaurant group is seeking a Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership across multiple restaurant concepts and locations. This is a hands-on field leadership role focused on developing Executive Chefs, improving operational performance, maintaining culinary standards, and supporting continued growth. The ideal candidate is an accomplished multi-unit culinary leader who enjoys coaching teams, driving consistency, and partnering with operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Regional Chef Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000-$125,000 base salary

• Lucrative, attainable bonus

• Car/ Travel allowance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Negotiable relocation assistance

Regional Chef Qualifications / Responsibilities

• Multi-unit, multi-concept culinary leadership experience with Upscale, Full Service Restaurants required

• This position requires recent multi-unit, full-service restaurant culinary leadership. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily in contract foodservice/ Corporate dining / institutional dining / consulting will not be considered.

• Executive Chef experience in high-volume, upscale full-service restaurants

• Lead, coach, and develop Executive Chefs and kitchen leadership teams

• Drive consistency in food quality, execution, and presentation across multiple locations

• Monitor and improve food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and financial performance

• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and company standards are maintained

• Support new restaurant openings, menu rollouts, and operational initiatives

• Partner with operations leadership to improve guest experience and restaurant performance

• Analyze operational and financial results and implement action plans

• Experience with forecasting, production planning, and culinary systems

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills

• Comfortable traveling regularly between restaurant locations

• Scratch kitchen and chef-driven restaurant experience strongly preferred

 

JOB ID: 179133

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