Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef Goodwin Recruiting - 4.0 Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Hospitality Upscale casual experience Fine dining experience Managing hospitality teams Mid-level Team development Staff training Kitchen staff training Meat cutting Knife skills Crew management Communication skills Staff development Full Job Description Executive Sous Chef $60,000 - $70,000 + Growth Opportunity Full-Time | Upscale, Chef-Driven Restaurant Group | Charlotte, NC We are partnering with a high-growth, chef-driven restaurant group known for its scratch kitchens, elevated standards, and strong internal promotion track. With multiple new concepts opening, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Executive Sous Chef looking to grow into an Executive Chef role.

What You'll Do:

Lead and support a back-of-house team of 15-25 team members Work side-by-side with the Executive Chef to drive daily kitchen operations Be a visible leader on the line during service —this is a hands-on role Ensure consistency in food quality, execution, and presentation Train, coach, and develop team members Support menu execution and contribute ideas for seasonal offerings Maintain awareness of food cost and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For:

Technical Experience:

Background in scratch kitchens (upscale casual or fine dining preferred) Strong knife skills and butchery experience Experience in high-volume, high-standard environments Ability to perform in an open kitchen setting

Leadership & Mindset:

Leads with ownership and accountability Brings solutions—not just problems Maintains composure under pressure Strong communicator with a team-first mentality Looking for long-term growth , not just the next job