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Executive BBQ Chef – Relocate to Charlotte, NC

If your passion is barbecue, the real kind that is slow-smoked and scratch-made, this is the opportunity to lead a kitchen that treats the craft with respect. This group is food-driven, high-volume, and built on quality, consistency, and hospitality. No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just authentic and expertly executed BBQ.

We are searching for a skilled Executive Chef who can lead a team with confidence, uphold standards, and keep operations running at peak performance in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary $90K–$100K with attainable performance bonus
100% company-paid health insurance
Paid time off
Company-paid life insurance
Strong long-term growth potential within an expanding restaurant group

Executive BBQ Chef Requirements and Must-Haves

Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume, scratch-made BBQ or smokehouse environment
Proven success managing ordering, labor, scheduling, and kitchen operations
Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and inspection standards
Strong ability to develop and lead teams through communication and accountability
Confident working alongside hands-on ownership that values structure and performance

Preferred Background and Skills

Experience in multi-unit or structured restaurant groups
Mastery of smoking techniques, open-flame cooking, and Southern BBQ traditions
Culinary degree or professional culinary training preferred
Calm, organized leadership style with integrity and composure under pressure
ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential

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: 167295

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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.

Additional Information

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.