Sous Chef
Recruiting Partner: Nichelle Ritter
Charlotte, North Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 181646
Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Charlotte, NC. This is an opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a scratch-kitchen environment, takes pride in exceptional food quality, and enjoys developing strong kitchen teams.
The ideal candidate brings a background in polished, upscale dining, strong operational knowledge, and the ambition to continue growing within a professional restaurant organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations, including prep, line execution, and high-volume service.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation.
- Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
- Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory, product pars, and waste control.
- Support food and labor cost management, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
- Maintain operational standards and resolve challenges during busy service periods.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen environment.
Qualifications
- Recent Sous Chef experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
- Proven success in high-volume restaurant operations.
- Strong background in scratch-made culinary execution.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage busy services effectively.
- Solid understanding of food costs, labor management, inventory, ordering, and waste control.
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary teams.
- Stable work history with progressive responsibilities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-market training program.
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus, not required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive, team-focused working environment.
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If you're a motivated Sous Chef who enjoys leading from the line, developing people, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
JOB ID: 181646
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