Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager, Scratch Kitchen

Job overview

The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Lexington, SC; compensation is $70,000–$75,000 per year. The role leads a high-volume scratch kitchen and supports the restaurant's food quality and guest experience. The chef owns culinary execution and back-of-house operations, developing the kitchen team and maintaining consistent preparation, presentation, and service. Food cost, inventory, and safety oversight help sustain quality and efficient restaurant operations.

What you'll do

• Lead the culinary program and maintain preparation, flavor, and presentation standards
• coordinate with front-of-house staff
• recruit, train, and mentor kitchen employees
• oversee prep, service execution, cleanliness, and organization
• manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste
• enforce food safety and sanitation standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

kitchen manager

scratch kitchen

high-volume restaurant

culinary leadership

team development

food cost

inventory management

food safety

lexington sc

superior talent source

$70k-$75k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• bonus potential
• growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a scratch kitchen, high-volume full-service experience, and growth and advancement opportunities. It seeks 3–5+ years of executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience.

About the employer

Superior Talent Source is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.