Executive Chef | Opening Davidson Location

Noble Food & Pursuits is a chef driven hospitality group rooted in craftsmanship, genuine hospitality, and service. Across concepts including Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen, The Jimmy, Noble Smoke, and Brasserie Copain, we are committed to creating thoughtful dining experiences built on quality, consistency, and care.

As we continue to grow, we are preparing to open new locations in Davidson, North Carolina. This is a unique opportunity to join the opening leadership team and help build a restaurant from the ground up, establishing culture, standards, systems, and a team that reflects the values of Noble Food & Pursuits.

Learn more about our company, culture, and concepts at www.noblefoodandpursuits.com.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead one of our upcoming Davidson kitchens. This is a hands on leadership role for a chef who can balance culinary creativity with strong operational discipline.

The Executive Chef will play a critical role in the opening process, including hiring, training, kitchen setup, systems development, menu execution, and ongoing leadership of the culinary team. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in building teams, creating structure, and delivering exceptional guest experiences from day one.

What You'll Do

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, communication, organization, and accountability
• Support all phases of the restaurant opening, including hiring, training, kitchen readiness, systems implementation, and operational execution
• 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 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
• Experience opening new restaurants or participating in major restaurant openings is preferred
• 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, plus bonus opportunities based on property performance
• Health Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Monthly dining stipend to enjoy other Noble Food & Pursuits concepts
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the opening of a new restaurant
• Career growth 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