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Sous chef

Improper Pig
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

Description

The Head Chef is an organized and energetic individual with a passion for preparing delicious food and providing an excellent guest experience. The Head Chef hires and develops kitchen team members; maintains food and labor costs; and manages local health guidelines.     

Requirements

  • State Issued Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation
  • Background Check
  • ServeSafe Certification (upon completion of training)

Compensation

$55K-$60K with bonus eligibility 

Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K with company match, cell phone reimbursement)

50% off meal on duty and 20% off duty

5 vacation days (after 1 year of employment)

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years managing teams in high volume meal preparation and execution
  • Has commercial kitchen knowledge and understands recipe measurements
  • Has the ability to train and coach teams
  • Is an effective listener and communicator
  • Is a learner and is coachable
  • Is creative and takes Initiative
  • Is willing to lift and carry up to 20 lbs 
  • Has physical stamina for minimum 10 hour shift

Role Responsibilities

  • Has the ability to perform all BOH roles
  • Prepares food items to spec and manages the execution of breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts ensuring ticket times meet or exceed our standards
  • Orders, receives, inspects, and properly stores food using the FIFO system
  • Maintains all order guides, prep lists, monthly inventory count sheet and performs monthly inventory count
  • Coordinates and executes daily duties for kitchen team members including prep and par levels, stocking stations, health inspection checklist, safety, sanitation, line check/food quality check, catering, and kitchen team management
  • Contributes to financial success based on meeting or exceeding food cost budgets
  • Handles food invoicing and accuracy
  • Plans and executes monthly food features
  • Interviews and participates in BOH new hire process 
  • Creates and maintains weekly/training schedules ensuring staffing levels are adequate and within budget
  • Conducts bi-annual reviews of kitchen team members
  • Manages partnerships with various restaurant vendors
  • Maintains equipment and communicates with GM/AOD/OD about facility repairs and needs 
  •  Facilitates relationships across FOH and BOH teams
  • Participates in ongoing restaurant training
  • Participates in scheduled restaurant events

OUR MISSION:
To spread our love and passion for what we do one meal, one laughter, one experience, and one neighborhood at a time. Our main focus is to bring people together in a comfortable environment, to relax and have a good time, while providing unforgettable customer service.

Salary : $42,000 - $52,000

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