Sous Chef

Schedule: Flexible to work various shifts (5:45a-2:15p, 7:45 - 4:00, 12:30-9:00pm) including nights, holidays and weekends. Pay: $22 - $26 per hour, depending on experience Location: Charlotte, NC 28210 Who We Are: At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace—we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive! What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance AD&D insurance Long-term disability insurance 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid holidays Employee assistance program On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets Employee discount program Employee appreciation bonuses Free employee meals and parking Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun! Position Summary: The Cypress of Charlotte is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef. This role is ideal for a hands‑on culinary professional who values quality, teamwork, hospitality, and excellence in execution. Primary Responsibilities: Assist in supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily assignments. Direct kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef. Ensure all menu items meet quality, presentation, and portion standards. Prepare and post production schedules and paperwork. Assist with menu planning, food costing, ordering, and inventory. Support catered events and special functions. Clarify and organize all evening paperwork and post next day’s production schedule. Inform the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed. Assist in daily shift change walk-throughs of kitchen staff. Ensure that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned. Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. Assist in maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction for our residents and their guests. Maintain appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine, daily cleaning procedures. Assist in maintaining daily, weekly and monthly statistical information as required. Use time, material and equipment properly to eliminate waste and unnecessary expense. Maintain good working relations with employees; illustrate leadership to promote unity of effort, group pride, harmony and teamwork. Actively promote and personally observe safety and security procedures, and use equipment and materials properly. Qualifications: Ability to perform simple arithmetic and measurements and conversions. Two to three years’ experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred. Culinary education and supervisory background desirable. Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards. Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Health Care experience desirable. Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English. Drug‑free workplace. Job Info Job Identification 37266 Posting Date 06/19/2026, 01:41 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 3442 Cypress Club Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28210, US #J-18808-Ljbffr