Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef | Charleston, SC

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a polished, upscale casual restaurant in Charleston, SC. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on culinary leader who thrives in a high volume, scratch kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering consistently exceptional food and hospitality.

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, including food quality, kitchen execution, team development, inventory management, sanitation, and financial performance. The ideal candidate understands the expectations of the Charleston, SC dining community and can balance culinary excellence with strong operational discipline.

Compensation and Benefits

• $70,000 to $90,000 base salary

• Performance based bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• Supportive, quality focused restaurant culture

• Opportunity to lead a respected restaurant in Charleston, SC

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency

• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a talented culinary team

• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchen and throughout service

• Uphold scratch kitchen recipes, preparation standards, and portion controls

• Oversee food costs, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and waste reduction

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation

• Partner closely with the General Manager to achieve operational and financial goals

• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement

• Ensure the kitchen can confidently accommodate dietary needs and special requests while protecting guest safety

• Support company initiatives, new restaurant openings, and future growth as needed

Qualifications

• Previous Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in a high volume, full service restaurant

• Strong scratch kitchen experience

• Experience with polished casual or upscale casual dining preferred

• Proven success managing food cost, labor, inventory, and kitchen profitability

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to culinary consistency

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, guest focused environment

• Current Charleston, SC market experience is a plus

• Must be open to relocation in the future as the company grows

If you are a driven culinary professional ready to make an impact in Charleston, SC while positioning yourself for long term growth, we would love to speak with you. Apply today for confidential consideration.