BBQ Executive Chef - Pitmaster Relocate to Charlotte, NC
3 days ago
Memphis
Executive BBQ Chef β Relocate to Charlotte, NC If your passion is barbecue, the real kind that is slow-smoked and scratch-made, this is the opportunity to lead a kitchen that treats the craft with respect. This group is food-driven, high-volume, and built on quality, consistency, and hospitality. No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just authentic and expertly executed BBQ. We are searching for a skilled Executive Chef who can lead a team with confidence, uphold standards, and keep operations running at peak performance in a fast-paced environment. β’ Base salary $90Kβ$100K with attainable performance bonus, β’ 100% company-paid health insurance, β’ Paid time off, β’ Company-paid life insurance, β’ Strong long-term growth potential within an expanding restaurant group, β’ Minimum 4 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume, scratch-made BBQ or smokehouse environment, β’ Proven success managing ordering, labor, scheduling, and kitchen operations, β’ Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and inspection standards, β’ Strong ability to develop and lead teams through communication and accountability, β’ Confident working alongside hands-on ownership that values structure and performance, β’ Experience in multi-unit or structured restaurant groups, β’ Mastery of smoking techniques, open-flame cooking, and Southern BBQ traditions, β’ Culinary degree or professional culinary training preferred, β’ Calm, organized leadership style with integrity and composure under pressure, β’ ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential