Executive Sous Chef

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