Job Description

Executive Chef – Cheeky (Charleston, SC)
Cheeky is a high energy seafood restaurant celebrating pristine coastal ingredients, pouring great cocktails and vibrant wines and bubbles, buzzing with lively indoor-outdoor energy, and defined by warm spirited hospitality.

Cheeky is looking for a detail-orientated and passionate Executive Chef. Elevate your craft in a place where craftmanship, hospitality, and innovation come together.

As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, The James), we’re committed to redefining what it means to cook—and lead—with purpose in Charleston.

What We Provide for YOU!:

• Highly competitive compensation

• Outstanding benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance?after 30 days

• 401(k) with employer match?(free money)

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)?that increases with tenure

• Paid parking?

• Employer paid therapy, coaching, and mental health resource (Modern Health)?

• Next-day pay access?

• Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)?

• Dining discounts, gym membership discounts, and more!

• Professional work environment

• Internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company

• Leadership development and a learning environment

• Quarterly profit-sharing program

About Us:

From the team behind Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Marbled & Fin, The James, and Minero, comes Cheeky, the newest concept from The Neighborhood Dining Group. Cheeky is our chance to let loose a little while staying true to the high standards of quality, craft, and hospitality that define our restaurants. With a playful spirit and plenty of personality, Cheeky pushes beyond the traditional into something freer, brighter, and more forward-looking. Here, fresh ideas, exceptional seafood, and genuine hospitality create a restaurant that feels lively, energetic, and distinctly its own.

Who We're Looking For:

You are someone who leads with creativity, confidence, and integrity—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and inspires excellence across the kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to take the helm of a chef-driven concept within a nationally acclaimed restaurant group known for innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead culinary operations with integrity, creativity, and consistency to support a best-in-class dining experience.
• Foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture through hands-on mentorship, collaboration, and feedback.
• Oversee food quality, kitchen systems, and sanitation standards with unwavering attention to detail.
• Develop, train, and inspire kitchen staff while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen labor to meet financial goals and operational needs.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team to execute strategic business and culinary objectives.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and organizational standards across all culinary shifts.
• Stay current with culinary trends and continue evolving our seasonal, progressive menu offerings.

What You'll Bring:

• A seasoned leader with culinary management experience in an upscale or fine dining environment.
• Passionate about exceptional food, sourcing, and technique with a deep understanding of modern plating and menu development.
• Driven, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards for execution, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Motivated to lead and train kitchen staff with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and culinary excellence.
• Clear and confident in communication, able to foster teamwork and alignment across BOH and FOH.
• A commitment to hospitality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Lead with Passion?

If you're ready to grow your culinary career with a restaurant group that values passion, professionalism, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with Cheeky!

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.

The Neighborhood Dining Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.