Executive Chef: Ground-Floor Kitchen Leader & Menu Architect

Maya Hotels; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Dining perks

Bonus opportunity

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dear Charlotte is a new, high-energy Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant and events destination opening in Charlotte, NC. We seek an Executive Chef to lead the launch kitchen, shape the menu, build the team, and establish systems from day one.

You will own food cost, vendor relations, and kitchen culture, with creative ownership over menu direction and operational identity. Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and robust benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Executive Chef or senior kitchen leadership roles.
• Experience leading high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong track record opening new restaurants and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations and execution for the restaurant.
• Develop and execute a Mediterranean-inspired menu designed for high-volume rooftop service.
• Build the BOH team through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and development.
• Establish kitchen standards, recipes, SOPs, prep systems, and service procedures.
• Own food cost, inventory, ordering, receiving, waste and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with FOH and bar leadership on menu alignment and execution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Kitchen operations

High-volume dining

New restaurant openings

Job description

Dear Charlotte is a new, high-energy Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant and events destination opening in Charlotte, NC. We seek an Executive Chef to lead the launch kitchen, shape the menu, build the team, and establish systems from day one.

You will own food cost, vendor relations, and kitchen culture, with creative ownership over menu direction and operational identity. Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and robust benefits are included.