Sous Chef – upscale Italian Dining
Recruiting Partner: Mike Ferrara
Charleston, South Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $65,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 164262
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Sous Chef – Upscale Italian Dining | Charleston, SC
Busy, high-volume upscale Italian restaurant in Charleston is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead in a fast-paced, professional kitchen. Enjoy a competitive $65K–$75K salary, 100% paid health insurance, and real growth potential with an expanding brand. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for Italian cuisine, this is your opportunity to shine.
Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation:
- $65,000–$75,000 salary
- 100% employer-paid health insurance after 90 days
- Optional dental, vision, and family coverage
- 2 weeks PTO after 6 months
- Free on-site manager parking
- Advancement opportunities with upcoming openings
Sous Chef Requirements:
- 2+ years as a Sous Chef or in a comparable leadership role
- Upscale or fine dining experience required; Italian cuisine background preferred with a passion for Italian food essential
- High-volume experience handling 800–1,000 covers per night and $8M–$10M in annual sales
- Skilled in scheduling, ordering, and inventory control
- Stable work history with open availability
Sous Chef Must Haves:
- Lead, train, and inspire kitchen staff in a high-performance environment
- Consistently execute dishes to exacting standards during peak service
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and specials
- Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards
- Manage labor and food costs while upholding quality
Sous Chef Preferred:
- Experience in scratch kitchens with complex menus
- Knowledge of authentic Italian cooking techniques
- ServSafe or equivalent certification
- Background in opening restaurants and implementing systems
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 164262
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
