Chef De Cuisine – Scratch Italian Restaurant

Goodwin Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based profit sharing bonus

Employer-paid medical and dental

PTO

Career growth potential

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting has partnered with a well-established Italian restaurant in Charlotte to hire a Chef de Cuisine. The role oversees daily kitchen operations and upholds high standards of consistency, quality, and hospitality.

This is a hands-on leadership position within a growth-oriented restaurant group known for scratch-made food and strong operational systems. The successful candidate will have proven Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef experience in a high-volume Italian kitchen, expert

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high-volume Italian kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, sauces, and cooking techniques.
• Systems-driven leader who ensures consistency, cleanliness, and standards are met daily.
• Skilled in ordering, inventory management, COGS, and labor controls.
• Hands-on operator with presence, composure, and a calm leadership style.
• Excellent communicator who leads by example and holds teams accountable.
• Loyalty — 2 years or more tenure with previous employers - no more than 3 jobs in 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards of consistency, quality, and hospitality.
• Lead and develop back-of-house teams in a scratch-made kitchen environment.
• Ensure efficient ordering, inventory, and labor controls while managing COGS.

Skills

Experience as Chef de Cuisine

Italian cuisine

Systems leadership

Inventory management

Calm leadership

Team leadership

Tenure stability

Job description

A well-established Italian restaurant in Charlotte is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee daily kitchen operations and uphold high standards of consistency, quality, and hospitality. This is a hands-on leadership role within a respected, growth-oriented restaurant group known for scratch-made food and strong operational systems.

Chef de Cuisine Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $75,000–$80,000
• Performance-based profit sharing bonus
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• PTO (eligible after 6 months)
• Long-term career growth potential within an established hospitality group

Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Must-Haves

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high-volume Italian kitchen
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, sauces, and cooking techniques
• Systems-driven leader who ensures consistency, cleanliness, and standards are met daily
• Skilled in ordering, inventory management, COGS, and labor controls
• Hands-on operator with presence, composure, and a calm leadership style
• Excellent communicator who leads by example and holds teams accountable
• Loyalty - 2 years or more tenure with previous employers - no more than 3 jobs in 5 years

Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills

• Background in scratch-made, multi-concept or high-volume restaurant groups
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop back-of-house teams
• Strong business acumen with a focus on profitability and efficiency
• High integrity, grit, and passion for doing things right every time

Melissa Driza