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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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Trish Cram