Executive Chef / Kitchen Leader (Event and Hospitality Team)

The Wilkinson Firm; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage between $22 to $32

Immediate placement opportunities

Ongoing hospitality training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A hospitality services company in Greenville, NC, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for various hotel and event venues. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, along with 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience to ensure high-quality service during fast-paced events. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of kitchen leadership experience (Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen execution for banquets, events, and hospitality partner operations.
• Supervise, coach, and support kitchen staff before and during service.
• Uphold food quality, presentation, and consistency standards across every plate.
• Strengthen kitchen systems, prep flow, and back of house organization.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to perform under pressure

Job description

Overview

The Wilkinson Firm is expanding its hospitality division and seeking an experienced Executive Chef or Kitchen Leader to support our hotel and event venue partners across the Greenville area. This role is built for a culinary professional who can step into a fast-paced environment, lead from the front, and bring structure, consistency, and accountability to kitchen operations from day one.

If you take pride in running a tight kitchen, developing your team, and executing high-quality service under pressure, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead kitchen execution for banquets, events, and hospitality partner operations
• Supervise, coach, and support kitchen staff before and during service
• Uphold food quality, presentation, and consistency standards across every plate
• Strengthen kitchen systems, prep flow, and back of house organization
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness compliance
• Partner directly with venue leadership to meet event and operational goals

What We Offer

• $22 to $32 per hour, based on verifiable experience and credentials
• Immediate placement opportunities with established hotel and event partners
• Consistent event-based scheduling with clear growth potential
• Exposure to high volume, high profile events across Pitt County
• Long-term placement opportunities with partner venues based on performance
• Ongoing hospitality training and leadership development
• A supportive team environment with a clear leadership structure and real accountability

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of kitchen leadership experience (Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent)
• Banquet, catering, or hotel kitchen experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Reliable, professional, and solutions oriented

Important Note

If you are a line cook or early in your culinary career, please apply to our Cook and Event Staff roles instead. This position is specifically for experienced kitchen leaders ready to run a service.

The Wilkinson Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, professional, and high performing hospitality team.