Executive Chef - Hands-On Leader in Culinary Innovation

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Quarterly bonuses

Paid time off after 90 days

Health insurance

401K with 50% match

Roth options

Zero-interest housing loan

Employee discounts

Parental leave – 4 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire staff, and deliver memorable experiences for guests while driving P&L goals across our Mount Pleasant location.

You’ll manage line operations, develop menus with local farms, mentor cooks, and ensure top quality, safety, and costs. Join a growth‑minded company that values heart, craftsmanship, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of kitchen management and menu creation.
• Dedication to serve others, internally and guests.
• Hands-on leadership, not a clipboard chef.
• Work with local farmers to purchase fresh product and serve quality dishes.
• Strong sense of finances, labor, quality control, and getting the job done.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and staff development.
• Promote a positive guest and staff experience.
• Collaborate with GM and Home Office to optimize operations.
• Ensure quality, safety, inventory and budgeting.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu creation

Team leadership

Budgeting

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire staff, and deliver memorable experiences for guests while driving P&L goals across our Mount Pleasant location.

You’ll manage line operations, develop menus with local farms, mentor cooks, and ensure top quality, safety, and costs. Join a growth‑minded company that values heart, craftsmanship, and teamwork.