Executive Chef - Hands-On Leader & Menu Innovator

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 50% match

PTO after 90 days

Housing loan program (zero-interest)

Employee discounts across concepts and

4 weeks PTO for maternity/paternity

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team across our growing portfolio. You will manage menu development, uphold quality, and drive profitability while delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will work hands-on in the kitchen, mentor staff, and collaborate with General Managers and home office to optimize operations and financial performance. This role emphasizes creativity, discipline, and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of kitchen management and menu creation.
• 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 staff development and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence for staff and guests.
• Oversee kitchen operations, problem resolution, and effective communication to get the job done.
• Collaborate with the GM and Home Office to maximize kitchen operations, control labor, budgets, forecasts, and ensure the bottom line.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and maintain quality control.
• Be an ambassador for Indigo Road and promote internal hospitality.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost control

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team across our growing portfolio. You will manage menu development, uphold quality, and drive profitability while delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will work hands-on in the kitchen, mentor staff, and collaborate with General Managers and home office to optimize operations and financial performance. This role emphasizes creativity, discipline, and hospitality.