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Executive Sous Chef JN -032026-173007

Goodwin Recruiting
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
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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 hpspitatiy roots
  • Expansion plans in Charlotte within the next year

JOB ID: 173007 #post

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, $75,000 - $80,000,

Salary : $80,000

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