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Regional Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting
Charlotte, NC
On-siteUSD 115,000 - 125,000 / year

About this role

Regional Executive Chef – Relocation to Charlotte, NC

This position is based in North Charlotte, NC with the Region extending North

Regional Chef – Upscale, Full Service Restaurants

A growing, chef-driven restaurant group is seeking a Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership across multiple restaurant concepts and locations. This is a hands-on field leadership role focused on developing Executive Chefs, improving operational performance, maintaining culinary standards, and supporting continued growth. The ideal candidate is an accomplished multi-unit culinary leader who enjoys coaching teams, driving consistency, and partnering with operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Regional Chef Compensation & Benefits

  • 115,000-125,000 base salary
  • Lucrative, attainable bonus
  • Car/ Travel allowance
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Negotiable relocation assistance

Regional Chef Qualifications / Responsibilities

  • Multi-unit, multi-concept culinary leadership experience with Upscale, Full Service Restaurants required
  • This position requires recent multi-unit, full-service restaurant culinary leadership. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily in contract foodservice/ Corporate dining / institutional dining / consulting will not be considered.
  • Executive Chef experience in high-volume, upscale full-service restaurants
  • Lead, coach, and develop Executive Chefs and kitchen leadership teams
  • Drive consistency in food quality, execution, and presentation across multiple locations
  • Monitor and improve food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and financial performance
  • Ensure food safety, sanitation, and company standards are maintained
  • Support new restaurant openings, menu rollouts, and operational initiatives
  • Partner with operations leadership to improve guest experience and restaurant performance
  • Analyze operational and financial results and implement action plans
  • Experience with forecasting, production planning, and culinary systems
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable traveling regularly between restaurant locations
  • Scratch kitchen and chef-driven restaurant experience strongly preferred

JOB ID: 179133

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