Executive Chef
Charlotte, NC, United States
- Hospitality
- Full-time
- Executive Chef
- BBQ Chef
- Culinary Leadership
The Executive Chef leads culinary operations in a high-volume, scratch-made BBQ restaurant, emphasizing craftsmanship, food safety, and team development. This role requires at least four years of culinary leadership experience, strong management skills, and proficiency in smoking and Southern barbecue techniques. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and growth within a rapidly expanding restaurant group.
Join a food-driven company where craftsmanship, consistency, and true hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to scratch-made excellence — no shortcuts, no compromises — and we’re searching for an Executive Chef who shares that passion. If you thrive in a high-volume environment and have a passion for incredible BBQ, then we want to talk to you about showcasing your talents!
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with a structured monthly bonus program tied to performance
- Full Company Paid Health Insurance 100%
- Generous PTO
- Company-paid life insurance
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group
Requirements & Must-Haves
- Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume, scratch-made smoked BBQ
- Proven success managing ordering, labor, scheduling, and back-of-house operations
- Strong grasp of food safety, sanitation, and health inspection standards
- Skilled at training and developing teams with clear communication and accountability
- Comfortable working with an involved ownership team that values structure and performance
Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience in multi-unit or structured restaurant groups with established systems
- Proficiency in smoking techniques, open-flame cooking, and Southern barbecue
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
- Professional leadership style with high integrity, composure under pressure, and a “raise the bar” mentality
- ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential




