Executive Chef

Cypress-of-Charlotte-1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee meals

Job summary

The Cypress of Charlotte is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, staff supervision, and ensuring nutrition and quality for residents.

With a focus on a positive work environment, this role requires strong communication, culinary expertise, and adherence to safety standards. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and an engaging work setting on our resort-style campus.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid mathematical background with measurements and conversions.
• English literacy for instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen staff across shifts, staffing, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Develops and implements menus; maintains high-quality food service for residents.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety standards across Food & Beverage operations.
• Provides staff training and education; enforces policies and procedures.
• Oversees food production, storage, and service areas per regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical background

Measurements & conversions

Education

Restaurant Management courses

Culinary degree/certificate preferred

Job description

Schedule: 40 Hours per week, 10-hour shifts, includes weekends and holidays

Location: Charlotte, NC 28210

Who We Are:

At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace - we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
• Employee discount program
• Employee appreciation bonuses
• Free employee meals and parking
• Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

Position Summary:

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused Executive Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for the overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared and maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of kitchen staff. Selects, trains, evaluates and recommends/carries out discipline to all kitchen personnel.
• Develops menus and assures implementation of these menus. Maintains a high-quality food service program for the resident and Health Center dining rooms.
• Ensures that the Food and Beverage department meets all standards in accordance with State and Federal Health Survey process. Ensures F&B personnel is trained in and carry out efforts in this process.
• Assures staff education is provided to kitchen employees in accordance with the staff education program. Provides on-the-job training for food preparation and kitchen employees.
• Ensures all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with safe work practices, including but not limited to, SDS information, infection control, universal precautions and the Disaster Plan Manual.
• Develops work assignments for all kitchen personnel, assigning special jobs and spot checking work to insure standards are met.
• Promotes team work within the department and between department to ensure smooth operations and quality service to resident, co-workers and guests.
• Supervises production, sanitation and food service to apartment residents and Health Center residents.
• Ensures that all food production, storage and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local, federal and state regulations.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years’ experience as an executive chef or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant, club or other similar institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, solid mathematical background and an understanding of measurements and conversions.
• Post-Secondary Courses in Restaurant Management Nutrition or related field. Degree or Certificate from a culinary institute preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Drug-free workplace.

Job Info

• Job Identification 40168
• Job Category Culinary Services
• Posting Date 09/22/2026, 12:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3442 Cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28210, US