Executive Chef

Culinary Dropout; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement savings program with match

Dining discount

Gym, fitness discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout in Charlotte, NC is hiring an Executive Chef to lead our high-volume kitchen operations. Salary $90,000-$110,000 plus 25% bonus opportunity, with a strong benefits package and opportunity to drive guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of restaurant management experience, financial acumen, and a track record of coaching and developing teams in fast-paced environments. This role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Strong understanding of business operations and financials.
• Proven ability to coach and develop restaurant teams.
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team management

Budgeting / financials

Customer service

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

$90,000 to $110,000 / year + 25% Bonus Opportunity

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Culinary Dropout?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 5+ years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.