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Join a food-driven company in Charlotte, North Carolina, where craftsmanship, consistency, and true hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to scratch-made excellence — no shortcuts, no compromises — and we’re searching for an Executive Chef who shares that passion. If you thrive in a high-volume environment and have a passion for incredible Texas BBQ, then we want to talk to you about relocating to Charlotte and showcasing your talents with us!

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary with a structured monthly bonus program tied to performance
Full Company Paid Health Insurance 100%
Generous PTO
Company-paid life insurance
Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group

Requirements & Must-Haves

Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume, scratch-made smoked BBQ
Proven success managing ordering, labor, scheduling, and back-of-house operations
Strong grasp of food safety, sanitation, and health inspection standards
Skilled at training and developing teams with clear communication and accountability
Comfortable working with an involved ownership team that values structure and performance

Preferred Background & Skills

Experience in multi-unit or structured restaurant groups with established systems
Proficiency in smoking techniques, open-flame cooking, and Southern barbecue
Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
Professional leadership style with high integrity, composure under pressure, and a “raise the bar” mentality
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: 167394

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Melissa Driza

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Additional Information

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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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.