Executive Chef – Catering

This opportunity is presented by a confidential and growing hospitality company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in off-premise catering services. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional culinary experiences across corporate events, social functions, weddings, galas, and private gatherings. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, the organization focuses on large-scale catering operations that require expertise beyond traditional restaurant settings. Their operation supports multiple daily deliveries, emphasizing logistics, food quality, and coordinated execution across various event types. With a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, this hospitality company is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and team development. The company offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing, respected market leader in the Charlotte area.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-volume off-premise catering operation. This role is a crucial leadership position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations including food production, preparation schedules, packaging, transportation readiness, and quality control. The Executive Chef will manage all aspects of the catering kitchen, ensuring flawless execution of menus and services for diverse events such as corporate functions, weddings, galas, and private parties. Key responsibilities include directing labor scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, food costing, and kitchen productivity. The ideal candidate will be a calm and organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and challenges.

This position requires a deep understanding of the unique demands of off-premise catering - that is, preparing and delivering high-quality food outside the typical restaurant environment. The Executive Chef will be instrumental in building efficient production systems that can support multiple deliveries daily while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and presentation. Beyond day-to-day operations, the role includes partnering with company leadership on menu development, operational improvements, and strategic growth initiatives, making it a key contributor to overall business success.

Candidates for this role should bring at least five years of executive or senior culinary leadership experience, ideally with a strong background in off-premise catering and managing large-scale production kitchens or commissaries. Expertise in logistics, staffing, production planning, purchasing, food cost control, and inventory oversight is essential. A passion for building and mentoring high-performing culinary teams is highly valued. This is an outstanding career opportunity for a chef committed to operational excellence and elevating the off-premise catering experience in the Charlotte market. The company supports a confidential search process for interested candidates.