Corporate Executive Chef

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is Charlotte, North Carolina's original independent brewery and a celebrated landmark known for its dedication to craft, culture, and culinary excellence. Since its founding in 2009, OMB has established itself as a premier craft brewery, gaining national recognition such as being voted USA Today’s Best Biergarten in America. OMB operates multiple locations within the Charlotte area, including flagship sites in Lower South End and the recently opened Ballantyne location, with plans for expansion into Mount Holly and Cornelius. The brewery upholds traditional beer-making techniques by adhering strictly to the German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot of 1516), ensuring every beer produced reflects quality and authenticity. The brewery is deeply rooted in community engagement, fostering vibrant biergarten cultures where quality craftsmanship and hospitality intersect.

OMB is currently expanding its culinary team and seeks an accomplished Multi-Unit Executive Chef to lead and shape its growing culinary operations. This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees multiple locations within the Charlotte area and surrounding communities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and hands-on culinary leader, tasked with managing the culinary vision across OMB’s expanding portfolio, which presently includes two working locations with plans for two additional biergartens in the next three years.

This position is an exceptional leadership opportunity designed for a passionate culinary expert who thrives on innovation, team development, operational excellence, and driving culinary standards within a multi-unit scope. The Executive Chef will play a key role in menu innovation, balancing consistency with creative exploration to enhance OMB’s brand while maintaining its culinary identity. The role demands strong financial acumen to manage kitchen profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, control food costs, and implement processes that optimize profitability.

Beyond operational management, this leader will cultivate a positive, inclusive, and professional kitchen culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and pride. They will work collaboratively with general managers, front-of-house leaders, and operations teams to ensure an exceptional guest experience aligned with OMB’s core values, which include Quality, Integrity, Service, Pride, Leadership, and Teamwork. The Executive Chef will also contribute to strategic growth initiatives involving kitchen design, equipment selection, and operational scaling across new and existing facilities.

The position offers a competitive salary paired with quarterly performance-based incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, as well as beer stipends and employee discounts on food, merchandise, and beer. Candidates must demonstrate a culinary degree, ServeSafe certification, and substantial leadership experience managing high-volume multi-unit culinary operations, with a strong passion for craft beer and hospitality industries. OMB embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring individuals based on qualifications and abilities.