Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager
$43,680–$52,000 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead back-of-house operations and uphold hospitality standards by executing daily checklist tasks and maintaining facility standards. Manage ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance while coaching, training, and inspiring kitchen team members. Ensure quality control and proper kitchen execution through advanced knife skills and thorough knowledge of food safety standards. Assist in community engagement and team development initiatives to foster a culture-focused environment. This role requires 40–45 hours weekly with two consecutive days off and offers competitive hourly pay plus health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. We are expanding our leadership team at the Ballantyne location to serve Charlotte's most craveable hamburgers with uncompromising hospitality.
Required Qualifications
- 2–3 years of kitchen or restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment
- Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience
- Minimum 3 years on the line
- 2 years in kitchen management
- Proficient in ordering, scheduling, and inventory systems
- Excel
- ServSafe certified
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Advanced knife skills
- Thorough knowledge of food safety standards
- Ability to train and motivate team members in a culture-focused environment
- College/Culinary degree and/or comparable experience in a professional kitchen
- 2 years Kitchen Management Experience
- 3 Years kitchen line experience
- Working knowledge of Ordering, Scheduling, Inventory, Excel, ServSafe
- Ability to be a leader and motivate a small team
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional kitchen management experience
- Advanced knife handling skills
- An understanding of Department of Health Food Safety Standards
- Ability to lead a team successfully in a culture-driven environment including staff education and strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
- Desire to work in a creative, passionate kitchen
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