Executive Chef

Homegrown Hospitality Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a fearless Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team at a top seafood restaurant. This role involves managing kitchen operations, creating impressive daily specials, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. With a commitment to fresh and fun dining experiences, this opportunity promises a rewarding culinary adventure for a passionate leader. If you're ready to bring your seafood expertise and leadership skills to the forefront, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Staff Discounts

Educational Grants

Financial Stability Grants

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, ideally with seafood.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including inventory and scheduling.
• Create daily specials and maintain plating standards.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Leadership

Menu Development

Cost Control

Seafood Expertise

Education

Culinary Degree

ServSafe Certification

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Homegrown Hospitality Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Now Hiring: Executive Chef at Pearlz Oyster Bar – Charleston, SC

Come for the oysters, stay for the kitchen leadership.

Are you ready to lead a culinary team like Poseidon commands the sea? Can you distinguish East Coast from West Coast oysters with your eyes closed and a whisk in hand? If so, shuck yeah, you might be the one we’re looking for.

Pearlz Oyster Bar in Charleston seeks a fearless, seafood-savvy Executive Chef to bring heat and butter to our kitchen. We need someone who can sauté, delegate, and lead the back of house like a true seafood sorcerer.

Your Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage the kitchen operations — inventory, scheduling, ordering, ensuring quality control.
• Create daily specials that impress guests and generate buzz.
• Maintain plating standards and presentation quality.
• Coach and motivate your team, and keep morale high.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper labeling and cleanliness.
• Manage deliveries and handle any issues with suppliers.

What You Bring:

• At least 3 years of kitchen experience, ideally with seafood.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Menu development and cost control experience.
• Culinary degree, ServSafe certification, and a passion for shellfish are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Perks include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Staff discounts
• Educational and financial stability grants

About HHG:

Homegrown Hospitality Group operates over 15 restaurants across SC, committed to quality food, good vibes, and great people. From Columbia to Charleston, we serve it fresh and fun every day.

If you're ready to lead the culinary ship at Charleston's top seafood spot, don't clam up — send us your résumé and let's create kitchen magic.

Apply today. Your culinary adventure awaits!

www.hghosp.com | www.pearlzoysterbar.com