Chef de Cuisine
Recruiting Partner: Andrew Busby
Atlanta, Georgia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 162418
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Chef de Cuisine – James Beard Quality Fine Dining | Raleigh, NC
We're not looking for an average Chef—we’re building something exceptional.
If you thrive in high-end, fast-paced kitchens, know how to lead with precision, develop world-class teams, and drive culinary excellence from prep to plate, we want to talk.
Chef de Cuisine – Benefits and Compensation
- $80,000–$85,000 base salary with performance bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and paid time off
- Balanced schedule that supports real quality of life
- Clear growth path within a James Beard-recognized, high-performance company
- Supportive leadership culture that values creativity, structure, and team development
Chef de Cuisine – Requirements & Qualifications
· MUST be willing to relocate to Raleigh, NC!!
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a fine dining kitchen
- Proven success leading kitchen teams, developing menus, and ensuring consistent, exceptional execution
- Strong understanding of food and labor cost management, purveyor relations, and inventory systems
- Skilled in staff training, coaching, and daily kitchen operations in a scratch kitchen environment
- Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent formal training
- Full scheduling flexibility based on the needs of the restaurant
- Deep understanding of food safety and health regulations, and a personal commitment to excellence
Chef de Cuisine – Preferred Background & Skills
- Leads with confidence, urgency, and focus on team performance
- Builds a kitchen culture rooted in precision, consistency, and pride
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to develop others
- Passionate about culinary creativity, hospitality, and exceeding guest expectations
Ready to shape one of the most respected kitchens in the region?
Apply Now to lead with vision, skill, and impact.
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.
JOB ID: 162418
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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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Senior Recruiting Partner
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
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Senior Recruiting Partner
