Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Kevin Burbine

Charlotte, North Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $60,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 175490

Job Summary

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We are looking for a Sous Chef for a high-volume restaurant focused on modern Mexican cuisine with regional influence. This is a hands-on leadership role for a kitchen professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in execution, consistency, and leading a strong team.

The kitchen runs at a high level with a strong focus on organization, accountability, and quality-driven service. This role plays an important part in maintaining those standards while supporting daily operations and helping develop the team over time.


Benefits

  • Base Salary of $60-65K, commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits package
  • Attainable quarterly bonus structure
  • We are passionate about creating a positive work experience for out teams!

Ideal Candidate

  • 2+ years of BOH leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen (Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
  • Proven experience managing kitchen teams and driving accountability
  • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and prime cost targets
  • Experience working in structured, high-expectation kitchen environments
  • Ability to stay effective and decisive during high-volume service
  • Hands-on operator with a consistent presence on the line and in prep
  • Experience with Mexican cuisine is preferred but not required
  • Spanish speaking is preferred but not required

Key Responsibilities

  • Own daily back-of-house operations including prep, service execution, and kitchen flow
  • Manage food cost, labor, and inventory control in alignment with financial targets
  • Oversee ordering, receiving, and production systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Maintain prep systems, pars, and line organization to support service efficiency
  • Lead service execution with accountability for timing, quality, and consistency
  • Train, coach, and hold kitchen staff accountable to established standards
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all kitchen protocols

 

JOB ID: 175490

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