Executive Chef
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Executive Chef
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary team of a well-established, upscale Italian restaurant in Charleston. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about authentic hospitality, scratch cooking, and developing a strong kitchen culture. The Executive Chef will oversee all back-of-house operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistent execution, and an outstanding guest experience.
This role is ideal for a chef with a strong background in Italian cuisine who enjoys leading from the front, mentoring teams, and creating an environment built on accountability, collaboration, and pride in the finished product.
Executive Chef Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary up to $100K+, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Long-term growth opportunity with a stable, ownership-driven restaurant
Executive Chef Responsibilities
- Lead all daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent execution and exceptional food quality
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team
- Maintain high standards for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen organization
- Oversee food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and overall kitchen financial performance
- Work closely with ownership and front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Execute menu offerings with consistency while supporting seasonal features and menu enhancements
- Oversee private dining and special events while maintaining the same high standards as daily service
- Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability, and respect
Executive Chef Qualifications
- Experience with fresh pasta production, traditional Italian cooking techniques, and seafood preparation
- 5+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine
- Strong background in Italian cuisine within a scratch, full-service restaurant environment
- Proven success leading high-volume kitchen operations
- Strong knowledge of food cost controls, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen systems
- Experience hiring, coaching, and developing culinary teams
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Hands-on management style with the ability to lead calmly and effectively during busy services
Preferred Experience
- Experience in upscale or polished casual Italian restaurants
- Passion for quality ingredients, consistency, and scratch cooking
- Experience supporting private dining and special events
- Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance culinary excellence and financial performance
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