Chef / KM

CHEF – KITCHEN MANAGER

Harriet’s Hamburgers · Charlotte, NC

Lead the Kitchen Behind Charlotte’s #1 Hamburger.

We don’t do ordinary. At Harriet’s Hamburgers, we’ve built a reputation on doing one thing exceptionally well — and we need a kitchen leader who holds that standard like it’s personal.

This is a seat at the leadership table for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft, develops talent intentionally, and understands that a great team and great hamburgers aren’t separate goals — they’re the same one.

What You’ll Own

• Kitchen Excellence: Uphold and elevate our standards for food quality, speed, safety, and consistency. Every plate, every shift, no exceptions.

• Team Development: Recruit, train, coach, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. You don’t just manage people — you build careers.

• Operations & Execution: Own daily checklists, inventory management, quality control, and facility oversight with precision and accountability.

• Financial Performance: Manage food costs, labor, scheduling, and payroll with a sharp eye on the numbers that drive profitability.

• Culture & Hospitality: Model and reinforce a culture where kindness, hustle, and pride in the work are non-negotiable.

• Community Presence: Represent Harriet’s in the Charlotte community and help build relationships that extend beyond our four walls.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment (quick service or better-burger concept experience a major plus)

• A genuine passion for food quality and guest experience — you feel it when something’s off, and you fix it

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team to a high standard — with both firmness and heart

• Solid financial acumen: you understand the levers of a profitable kitchen and know how to pull them

• A growth mindset — you’re not here to maintain; you’re here to build

What We Offer

We invest in people who invest in us.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Real career growth — Harriet’s is expanding, and we promote from within

• A 45–50 hour work week with genuine respect for your time outside the restaurant

• Community impact opportunities — because we believe in giving back to the city we serve

Why Harriet’s?

Because small-but-mighty is a real thing. You won’t get lost here. You’ll be known, valued, and challenged. We’re building something Charlotte is proud of — and we want a Kitchen Manager who’s proud to build it with us.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.