Executive Chef | Upscale Chef Driven Restaurant
$95k - $110kThe Restaurant Zone
Job Description
Job Description
Executive Chef | Upscale Chef Driven Restaurant
Charlotte, NC | $95K to $110K + Bonus & Benefits
An established Charlotte restaurant group is seeking a hands on Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a high volume, upscale, chef driven restaurant.
This is a strong opportunity for a chef who thrives in a scratch kitchen , values seasonal ingredients, and can lead a team while maintaining excellent food quality, consistency, and cost control.
What We’re Looking For
• 3+ years as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader
• Upscale casual, chef-driven, or high-volume full-service restaurant experience
• Strong scratch cooking and culinary fundamentals
• Experience with seasonal, fresh ingredients and wood-fired cooking preferred
• Proven food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead during high-volume service
• Strong food safety and sanitation standards
What’s Offered
$95K to $110K base salary plus bonus potential, benefits, and career growth with an established Charlotte restaurant group.
Ideal candidates are proven culinary leaders, not simply kitchen managers.
\nCompany DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
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