Sous Chef

@ Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruitinggoodwinrecruiting.com

Sous Chef

Charlotte, NC
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

A growing restaurant group committed to scratch-made food and strong kitchen culture. We seek a Sous Chef to lead teams, ensure safety standards, and deliver quality cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • 2+ years culinary leadership experience
  • Experience managing inventory and operations
  • Knowledge of safety and sanitation
  • Team training and communication skills
  • Comfort working with ownership

Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or training preferred
  • Experience in multi-unit restaurants
  • ServSafe certification or similar
  • Leadership with integrity and composure

Full job description

Join a growing, food-forward company built on real hospitality, strong kitchen culture, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We believe great food should be scratch-made with respect for great ingredients — and we’re looking for a Sous Chef who takes pride in every plate.

If you thrive in a high-volume kitchen, lead with urgency and professionalism, and get excited about creating memorable cuisine, we’d love to talk with you about bringing your talents to our team.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with a structured monthly bonus program tied to performance
  • Full Company Paid Health Insurance 100%
  • Generous PTO
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group

Requirements & Must-Haves

  • Minimum 2 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume, scratch-made restaurant
  • Proven success managing inventory, ordering, and back-of-house operations
  • Strong grasp of food safety, sanitation, and health inspection standards
  • Skilled at training and developing teams with clear communication and accountability
  • Comfortable working with an involved ownership team that values structure and performance

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience in multi-unit or structured restaurant groups with established systems
  • Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
  • Professional leadership style with high integrity, composure under pressure, and a “raise the bar” mentality
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential
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