What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager position at Harriet's Hamburgers?
Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager
About Us
At Harriet’s Hamburgers, we’re known for serving Charlotte’s most craveable hamburgers—quick, hot, and always with kindness. Our passion lies in quality ingredients and uncompromising hospitality. We’re expanding our leadership team and looking for driven individuals to help lead our Ballantyne location.
The Role
As a Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a key member of our leadership team—ensuring daily operations run smoothly while upholding our high standards of food quality, safety, and team culture. This is a hands-on role for a confident leader passionate about food and team development.
Responsibilities
- Lead back-of-house operations and uphold hospitality standards
- Execute daily checklist tasks and maintain facility standards
- Manage ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance
- Coach, train, and inspire kitchen team members
- Ensure quality control and proper kitchen execution
- Assist in community engagement and team development initiatives
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 and thorough knowledge of food safety standards
- Ability to train and motivate team members in a culture-focused environment
Benefits
- 40–45 hour work week with two consecutive days off
- Competitive hourly pay benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunities as we expand
- Charitable and community engagement opportunities
Ready to serve burgers and kindness with a side of leadership?
Apply today and help us shape the future of Harriet’s Hamburgers.
REQUIREMENTS
- College/Culinary degree and/or comparable experience in a professional kitchen
- Desire to work in a creative, passionate 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
Why Harriet’s?
Because small-but-mighty is a real thing. You won’t get lost here. You’ll be known, valued, and challenged. We’re building something Charlotte is proud of — and we want a Sous Chef who’s proud to build it with us.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
Salary : $21 - $25