Sous Chef

Job overview

The Sous Chef role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, with compensation of $70,000–$80,000 per year plus an incentive opportunity. The position supports daily kitchen operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant. This hands-on culinary leader helps deliver consistent food quality and service while guiding kitchen staff and managing operational performance. The role contributes to guest experience and restaurant results through shift leadership, team development, and attention to food, labor, and inventory costs.

What you'll do

• Lead daily kitchen operations and manage shifts, staffing, scheduling, preparation, and production
• maintain food quality, presentation, consistency, and cleanliness
• coach and develop culinary team members
• ensure recipes and preparation standards are followed
• monitor food cost, labor, waste, inventory, and other operational metrics
• support purchasing and product rotation
• coordinate with restaurant leadership and front-of-house teams
• maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sous chef

charlotte nc

all★star career services

$70k–$80k/year

incentive opportunity

full-service restaurant

high-volume kitchen

culinary leadership

food safety

team development

full-time

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of culinary or restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment. Compensation includes an incentive opportunity.

About the employer

All★Star Career Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.