Two-Concept Chef de Cuisine: Hands-On Leader & Mentor

Goodwin Recruiting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a talented, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations across two concepts within the same property. This is an upscale, chef-driven opportunity focused on mentoring staff, maintaining high standards, and building a collaborative kitchen culture.

Based in Raleigh, NC, compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually with full benefits, 15 days PTO, and a schedule of five days per week, roughly ten-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading a restaurant kitchen or culinary operation.
• Hands-on chef who leads by example on the line.
• Strong understanding of food and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across restaurant and event kitchens.
• Work hands-on during prep and service while maintaining high culinary standards.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Create schedules and ensure appropriate staffing and cross-training.
• Monitor food and labor costs and take corrective action when needed.
• Collaborate with the GM, ownership, and culinary leadership on execution, events, tastings, and menu initiatives.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture built around kindness, respect, accountability, and teamwork.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Line cooking

Team development

Cost management

Staff scheduling

Strong communication

Collaborative leadership

Tools

Wood-fired cooking

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a talented, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations across two concepts within the same property. This is an upscale, chef-driven opportunity focused on mentoring staff, maintaining high standards, and building a collaborative kitchen culture.

Based in Raleigh, NC, compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually with full benefits, 15 days PTO, and a schedule of five days per week, roughly ten-hour shifts.