Fine Dining Exec Chef — Hands-On Leader, Creative Menus

Goodwin Recruiting; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Quarterly bonuses

PTO after 90 days

Health insurance

401K with 50% match

Housing loan program

Restaurant discounts

Maternity/paternity leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the line, develop staff, and deliver memorable dining experiences while achieving P&L goals. This is a hands-on role that requires working beside the team and championing quality across all kitchen operations.

You will collaborate with the GM and Home Office, manage budgets and labor, source with local farmers, ensure health and safety standards, and mentor cooks to elevate performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in kitchen management and menu creation.
• Dedication to serve others, internally (team-members) and guests.
• Hands-on, passion for cooking and not a "clip-board' 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

• Champion of internal hospitality and leading a team to craft dishes that leave last impressions.
• Nurture and inspire a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
• You’re a hands-on leader and love working in the trenches with the team.
• Collaborate with the GM and leaders from the Home Office to maximize kitchen operations.
• Ensure quality control, inventory management, and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Play a pivotal role in managing labor, budgets, forecasts, and ensure the bottom line meets pre-determined expectations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu creation

Staff development

Financial acumen

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the line, develop staff, and deliver memorable dining experiences while achieving P&L goals. This is a hands-on role that requires working beside the team and championing quality across all kitchen operations.

You will collaborate with the GM and Home Office, manage budgets and labor, source with local farmers, ensure health and safety standards, and mentor cooks to elevate performance.