Sous Chef - New Restaurant Opening

Charlotte, NC
$50,000 – $65,000 + Incentives + Benefits

We're partnered with a well-known hospitality group preparing to open an exciting new location in Charlotte this summer, and they're looking for a Sous Chef to join the opening culinary leadership team.

This is an elevated, vibrant concept focused on bold flavours, quality ingredients, and exceptional hospitality. You'll play a key role in building the kitchen team, maintaining high culinary standards, and helping launch one of Charlotte's most anticipated restaurant openings.

We're looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys developing others, and leads by example every service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Executive Chef with all day-to-day back-of-house operations
• Leading the kitchen team during service and ensuring smooth execution across all stations
• Working the line and expo while maintaining food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing cooks while fostering a positive kitchen culture
• Assisting with ordering, inventory management, scheduling, and labour controls
• Supporting new menu rollouts and ensuring recipes and standards are consistently executed

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in an elevated casual, upscale, or fine dining kitchen
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or strong Lead Line Cook ready to take the next step
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing culinary teams
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and labour control
• Passion for quality, consistency, and delivering an exceptional guest experience