Sous Chef – Upscale Italian

Recruiting Partner: Mike Ferrara

Charlotte, North Carolina | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $65,000 to $72,000 | Job ID: 166948

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About the Opportunity

An established, chef-driven restaurant group is seeking a Sous Chef to join one of its most respected Italian-American concepts. This is a scratch-kitchen operation focused on consistency, standards, and genuine hospitality. The culture is professional, structured, and growth-oriented — ideal for someone who takes pride in excellence and thrives in a high-volume kitchen built on teamwork and accountability.

Sous Chef Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary $65k to $72k
  • Attainable bonus
  • Health / Dental / Vision
  • PTO
  • Career growth potential within a respected, multi-concept hospitality group

Sous Chef Requirements and Must Haves

  • 2 or more years of experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume environment
  • Proven success in scratch-made or Italian-American kitchens
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
  • Ability to manage inventory, food costs, and maintain safety and sanitation standards
  • Organized, accountable, and comfortable in a structured system-driven environment

Sous Chef Preferred Background and Skills

  • Italian cuisine experience strongly preferred
  • Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on training
  • Thrives under pressure and leads by example
  • Focused on consistency, systems, and professional growth

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: 166948

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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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