Executive Chef Catering – Relocation to Knoxville, TN
Recruiting Partner: Mike Ferrara
Atlanta, Georgia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $85,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 159669
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Join a high-volume, design-forward catering company known for bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and a hands-on, guest-driven culture. Based in Knoxville, this is a full-time executive leadership role overseeing all culinary operations for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings across multiple venues.
Executive Chef Benefits and Compensation:
- Base salary: $85,000–$105,000
- Annual bonu: attainable, performance based, paid annually
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits
- PTO
- Relocation candidates encouraged to apply – this position is in Knoxville, TN
Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of experience as Executive Chef or CDC in high-volume catering or restaurant groups
- Proven ability to manage large-scale production and multiple event types with culinary excellence
- Must be able to step into a high-performing team with limited formal training structure
- Strong leadership style that mentors, motivates, and builds loyalty
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; familiarity with Prism and Triple Seed a plus
Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills:
- Strong design sense and attention to aesthetic presentation
- must have a broad range of culinary styles and be experienced working with a variety of cuisines
- Deep curiosity and passion for keeping up with culinary trends
- Calm, professional demeanor; assertive but kind and approachable leadership style
Why Consider Relocating to Knoxville? This opportunity offers Atlanta-level pay with the added benefit of Knoxville’s lower cost of living, shorter commutes, vibrant downtown scene, and faster career growth in a leading catering company. It’s a smart move for experienced chefs ready for their next big chapter.
Apply now to join a team that takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences—and is only getting started. Opportunities for long-term career growth are real and on the horizon.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
