Executive Chef

Huntersville, NC | $70,000–$80,000

This Is Your Kitchen. Lead It Like It Matters.

You have spent years mastering the kitchen—building teams, protecting quality, controlling costs, and delivering food guests remember. Now you are ready for an Executive Chef opportunity where your leadership will be respected, your ideas will be heard, and your impact will be visible.

An established, upscale restaurant in Huntersville is searching for an Executive Chef who can bring together culinary excellence, operational discipline, and genuine people leadership. This is not a role for someone who wants to manage from the office. It is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in the kitchen, develops people, and takes pride in every plate leaving the line.

What You’ll Have the Opportunity to Do

• Take ownership of all back-of-house operations
• Lead, coach, and develop a talented culinary team
• Create a kitchen culture built around teamwork, accountability, and pride
• Maintain consistently high standards for food quality, presentation, and execution
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste
• Recruit, train, schedule, and retain strong BOH employees
• Maintain excellent sanitation, food-safety, and organizational standards
• Work closely with the General Manager to strengthen the restaurant’s overall performance
• Bring ideas and solutions that improve both the kitchen and the guest experience
• Remain visible and engaged during high-volume service

What Will Help You Succeed

You may be the right fit if you are an experienced Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Kitchen Manager who is ready to take full ownership of a kitchen.

The strongest candidates will bring:

• Experience leading a high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchen
• Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, labor, and scheduling
• A proven ability to hire, train, coach, and retain culinary talent
• High standards for quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation
• A calm, organized leadership style during demanding services
• The ability to balance culinary creativity with sound business decisions
• A hands-on approach and a genuine desire to develop others
• Current food-safety or ServSafe certification

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000
• An established restaurant with a strong presence in the community
• The opportunity to take real ownership of kitchen performance
• A leadership team that values consistency, accountability, and collaboration
• The chance to build a team and culture you can be proud of
• A long-term opportunity for a chef who wants to make a meaningful impact

If you are ready to lead a kitchen where your standards, experience, and leadership can truly make a difference, we want to speak with you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Send resumes to kimber@geckohospitality.com