ROCKET FARM RESTAURANTS EXECUTIVE CHEF - UP TO $120K/yr. + BONUS (Charlotte)

Rocket Farm Restaurants

$85K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of progressive culinary experience, with 5 years in a senior management role required.
  • Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a diverse culinary team.
  • Ability to creatively execute menu changes and seasonal specials.
  • Experienced in food production, plating, and guest satisfaction management.
  • Proficient in training line cooks and managing kitchen efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily kitchen operations, including production and prep.
  • Direct food production and plating during service.
  • Review and evaluate daily guest feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Oversee menu changes and educate culinary and service staff.
  • Engineer and execute seasonal specials and event menus.
  • Train culinary staff to maximize productivity and advancement opportunities.
  • Manage purchasing and receiving to maintain budgeted cost percentages.

Benefits

  • Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance eligibility after 30 days.
  • Supportive culture and ethical work environment.
  • Performance-based raises and promotions.
  • Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave, and Parental Leave.
  • Significant Long-term Retention bonuses offered.
  • Time off on major holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • 50% discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants across multiple locations.
  • Access to Rocket Farm University for leadership training and career support.
  • Participation in employee-led mentorship and advisory programs.
Full Job Description
Rocket Farm Restaurants is seeking a passionate Executive Chef for their Charlotte locations!

The Executive Chef leads the entire culinary team, directing the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production and prep, special events and purchasing and receiving. He/she ensures that all culinary employees maximize efficiency and productivity in order to achieve total guest satisfaction while actively reviewing and evaluating daily guest feedback. The Executive Chef oversees the menu changes and education process to all culinary and service staff and engineers seasonal specials and event menus. Priorities also include directing food production and plating from the pass during service, properly and efficiently training all line cooks and costing menus to meet or exceed the budgeted percentage. He/she must foster an educational environment to develop all culinary staff for future advancement. 10-years of progressive culinary experience preferred, five of which are in senior management, required. Apply today and become part of a dynamic, innovative, and heartfelt group of unique individuals!

Competitive salary: $85,000 - $120,000/yr. DOE + generous quarterly bonus program

Full benefit eligibility after 30-days of employment:

Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

As a valued member of our team, you will also receive:

  • A supportive culture and ethical work environment
  • Dynamic performance-based raises and promotions
  • Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave and Parental Leave to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Significant Long-term Retention bonuses
  • Time off on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • 50% discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants - Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, Raleigh, and Winter Park
  • Rocket Farm University: specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement
  • Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee


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