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Are you a hands-on culinary leader with deep roots in the Charlotte dining scene? We are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen at one of Charlotte’s most respected upscale concepts. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, people-first restaurant group with a track record of success and exciting expansion plans in the Charlotte market.

If you thrive in a high-volume, scratch kitchen, love developing teams, and are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food quality, we want to meet you!

Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities:

Train, coach, and develop a large BOH team to perform at their best every day
Maintain a hands-on leadership presence during prep and service
Bring structure, organization, and accountability to kitchen operations
Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
Partner with the Executive Chef to execute culinary vision and operational goals
Ensure excellence in food quality, presentation, and consistency
Oversee inventory, ordering, scheduling, and cost controls
Maintain the highest food safety and sanitation standards
Foster a culture of professionalism, urgency, and respect

Executive Sous Chef Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine
Recent experience in an upscale casual or fine dining Charlotte restaurant
Leadership experience in a high-volume ($4M+), scratch kitchen environment
Experience in both corporate and independent restaurants strongly preferred
Strong operational skills, including inventory, labor management, and food cost analysis
A true passion for cooking and how food quality impacts the guest experience
Proven ability to develop, inspire, and lead teams

Executive Sous Chef Benefits:

Competitive salary up to $80K + bonus potential
Strong health insurance benefits
2-3 weeks PTO/Vacation
Monthly schedules with rotating weekends off
People-first culture with extremely low turnover
Real career growth with a respected multi-market restaurant group
Established and reputable company with strong hospitality roots
Expansion plans in Charlotte within the next year

JOB ID: 173007

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