Executive Chef de Cuisine - Italian Kitchen Leader

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

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