Executive Chef - Catering JN -082026-180310

To Apply for this Job Click HereEXECUTIVE CHEF | CATERING & CULINARY OPERATIONSCharlotte, NC | Up to $100K | Confidential SearchReady to take your culinary leadership experience beyond the traditional restaurant kitchen?We're conducting a confidential search for an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a successful and growing catering business in the Charlotte market. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who understands high-volume production and knows how to deliver exceptional food consistently—whether it's leaving the kitchen for a corporate event, wedding, private celebration, or large-scale function.If you're energized by production, planning, logistics, team leadership, and the challenge of executing multiple events, this could be an excellent next step.Candidates open to relocation to the Charlotte market are encouraged to apply.THE OPPORTUNITYCompensation up to $100,000Comprehensive benefits packageGrowing hospitality organizationLeadership role with significant operational responsibilityOpportunity to help improve systems and culinary executionConfidential searchOpen to qualified relocation candidatesYour ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the culinary operation and day-to-day kitchen productionDevelop production schedules based on event volume and timingOversee preparation, cooking, portioning, packaging, and final quality checksCoordinate culinary execution for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and social functionsLead and develop chefs, cooks, and hourly culinary employeesManage staffing, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and food costsCreate efficient systems that allow the team to execute multiple events simultaneouslyMaintain strict food safety, sanitation, quality, and presentation standardsCollaborate with leadership on menus, new offerings, and operational improvementsHelp identify opportunities to increase efficiency and support continued business growthWhat Makes You a Fit5+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experienceStrong experience with catering, banquet, or high-volume food productionComfortable managing large-scale production and multiple eventsStrong understanding of food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventoryExcellent organizational and planning skillsAbility to remain calm and decisive when priorities changeProven ability to recruit, train, motivate, and retain culinary teamsA hands-on leader who cares about both the food and the people producing itWHY THIS ROLE?This isn't a traditional Executive Chef position. You'll have the opportunity to lead a high-volume culinary operation where organization and execution are just as important as culinary creativity.If you're ready for a role offering up to $100K, meaningful leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape a growing catering operation, let's have a confidential conversation.Apply today to learn more.JOB ID: 180310 #postRobert GoebelTo Apply for this Job Click Here, $95,000 - $100,000,