Executive Chef | Hands-On Leader, Farm-Sourced Creations

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K match

Housing loan program

Employee discounts

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team across 30+ locations, driving culinary excellence and staff development. You will oversee line work, mentor staff, and champion internal hospitality while ensuring memorable dining experiences for guests.

You’ll manage budgets, labor, and forecasts, collaborating with leadership to meet P&L goals. A hands-on leader who values local sourcing and quality ingredients will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen management and menu creation.
• Hands-on leadership with comfort working in the trenches.
• Experience collaborating with local farmers and sourcing quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and staff development.
• Collaborate with the GM and Home Office to maximize kitchen efficiency and budgets.
• Ensure quality control, inventory management, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Drive labor planning and help meet pre-determined financial targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Budgeting

Food safety

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team across 30+ locations, driving culinary excellence and staff development. You will oversee line work, mentor staff, and champion internal hospitality while ensuring memorable dining experiences for guests.

You’ll manage budgets, labor, and forecasts, collaborating with leadership to meet P&L goals. A hands-on leader who values local sourcing and quality ingredients will thrive here.