We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead one of our Noble Food & Pursuits kitchens in the Charlotte market. This is a hands on leadership role for a chef who can balance culinary creativity with strong operational discipline. The Executive Chef will lead daily kitchen execution, build strong teams, drive financial performance, and uphold the standards that define our concepts. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who knows how to inspire a team, stay close to the line, and operate with both accountability and consistency.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, communication, organization, and accountability
• Be an active presence in prep and service, guiding technique, flavor, presentation, and execution in real time
• Develop, coach, and mentor the culinary team while building a culture rooted in professionalism, respect, and pride in the work
• Set clear expectations and maintain high standards for quality, cleanliness, urgency, and teamwork
• Lead menu development, seasonal features, and culinary execution in a way that reflects the identity and standards of the concept
• Use Toast for menu updates and onboarding related functions within the restaurant
• Manage inventory and product controls through Restaurant365 to support accuracy, consistency, and strong financial performance
• Review financial performance, monitor trends, and implement strategies that support food cost control, labor management, and operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate ordering, forecasting, inventory processes, and product controls to support strong kitchen operations
• Protect company assets by ensuring proper maintenance of equipment, tools, and kitchen systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with purveyors and partners to support quality, seasonality, and responsible sourcing
• Create and refine kitchen systems that improve communication, efficiency, prep flow, and execution across all shifts
• Partner closely with front of house leadership to ensure alignment in service, timing, communication, and guest experience
• Participate in weekly Executive Chef meetings with fellow culinary leaders to review performance, share insight, and align on company priorities
• Work closely with executive leadership to review results, identify opportunities, and support continued growth across the business

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in a high standards full service kitchen
• Strong scratch cooking background with a deep respect for ingredients, technique, and disciplined execution
• Ability to lead from the line while also managing systems, people, and financial performance
• Experience developing teams through coaching, accountability, and hands on training
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen financials
• Comfort working within restaurant operating systems including Toast and Restaurant365
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and solutions driven in a fast paced environment
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, consistency, and professionalism
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Passion for hospitality, team development, and creating memorable guest experiences

Why Join Us

• Salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 with bonus opportunities based on property performance
• Health Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Monthly dining stipend to enjoy other Noble Food & Pursuits concepts
• Opportunity to grow with a chef driven hospitality group that continues to expand across the Carolinas
• Work with a company that values craftsmanship, hospitality, community, and doing things the right way

We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead one of our Noble Food & Pursuits kitchens in the Charlotte market. This is a hands on leadership role for a chef who can balance culinary creativity with strong operational discipline. The Executive Chef will lead daily kitchen execution, build strong teams, drive financial performance, and uphold the standards that define our concepts. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who knows how to inspire a team, stay close to the line, and operate with both accountability and consistency.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, communication, organization, and accountability
• Be an active presence in prep and service, guiding technique, flavor, presentation, and execution in real time
• Develop, coach, and mentor the culinary team while building a culture rooted in professionalism, respect, and pride in the work
• Set clear expectations and maintain high standards for quality, cleanliness, urgency, and teamwork
• Lead menu development, seasonal features, and culinary execution in a way that reflects the identity and standards of the concept
• Use Toast for menu updates and onboarding related functions within the restaurant
• Manage inventory and product controls through Restaurant365 to support accuracy, consistency, and strong financial performance
• Review financial performance, monitor trends, and implement strategies that support food cost control, labor management, and operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate ordering, forecasting, inventory processes, and product controls to support strong kitchen operations
• Protect company assets by ensuring proper maintenance of equipment, tools, and kitchen systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with purveyors and partners to support quality, seasonality, and responsible sourcing
• Create and refine kitchen systems that improve communication, efficiency, prep flow, and execution across all shifts
• Partner closely with front of house leadership to ensure alignment in service, timing, communication, and guest experience
• Participate in weekly Executive Chef meetings with fellow culinary leaders to review performance, share insight, and align on company priorities
• Work closely with executive leadership to review results, identify opportunities, and support continued growth across the business

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in a high standards full service kitchen
• Strong scratch cooking background with a deep respect for ingredients, technique, and disciplined execution
• Ability to lead from the line while also managing systems, people, and financial performance
• Experience developing teams through coaching, accountability, and hands on training
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen financials
• Comfort working within restaurant operating systems including Toast and Restaurant365
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and solutions driven in a fast paced environment
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, consistency, and professionalism
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Passion for hospitality, team development, and creating memorable guest experiences

Why Join Us

• Salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 with bonus opportunities based on property performance
• Health Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Monthly dining stipend to enjoy other Noble Food & Pursuits concepts
• Opportunity to grow with a chef driven hospitality group that continues to expand across the Carolinas
• Work with a company that values craftsmanship, hospitality, community, and doing things the right way