Confidential Executive Chef Opportunity – Charleston, SC

A well-established, high-volume restaurant in the heart of Charleston’s vibrant King Street corridor is seeking a creative, passionate Executive Chef to lead its culinary program.

We are looking for a chef who thrives on executing bold flavors, respects the art of wood-fired cooking, and is eager to craft seasonal dishes.

About the Role:

This position is ideal for a hospitality-driven culinary leader who brings professionalism, creativity, and calm under pressure. You'll be hands-on in service, developing and mentoring your team, curating a strong culinary identity, and maintaining operational excellence from cost control to vendor relations.

We’re looking for someone with solid leadership experience, and a love for fresh, local ingredients—someone who understands what makes a dish memorable and a restaurant magnetic.

What You’ll Do:

Lead kitchen operations for a multi-level venue

Create innovative, craveable dishes that photograph as beautifully as they taste

Maintain culinary consistency, safety, cleanliness, and cost controls

Hire, train, and inspire a positive, driven back-of-house team

Oversee all culinary aspects of private events and high-volume services

Collaborate with service leadership on menu development, pacing, and guest experience

Ideal Candidate:

Minimum 10 years culinary experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Skilled in grill-forward cooking styles

Strong organizational and communication skills

Comfortable managing high-volume dinner services and private events

ServSafe Certified (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Familiar with restaurant tech platforms (e.g. Toast, Restaurant365, Microsoft Suite)

Salary & Perks:

$70,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience

Performance bonus opportunities

A dynamic, creative, and supportive work environment

Emphasis on work-life balance and career growth

Located in one of Charleston’s most exciting dining districts

This is a confidential search—we kindly ask applicants to respect the privacy of the current team and only apply through the appropriate channels. Serious candidates with a love of hospitality, leadership, and culinary innovation are encouraged to apply.