Sous Chef - Upscale / Fine Dining
$75k - $85kThe Restaurant Zone
Job Description
Job Description
Sous Chef – Upscale / Fine Dining Restaurant
Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 + Benefits
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team of a highly regarded upscale/fine-dining restaurant in Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment and takes pride in exceptional food and execution.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and service
- Lead, train, and develop the culinary team
- Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Oversee prep, line execution, sanitation, and kitchen organization
- Assist with food cost, inventory, ordering, labor, and waste management
- Ensure smooth execution during high-volume services
- Help create a professional, positive, and accountable kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of culinary leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine
- Upscale or fine-dining restaurant experience
- Strong scratch-kitchen and high-volume background
- Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Solid understanding of food cost, labor, inventory, and food safety
- Hands-on leader who is passionate about hospitality and culinary excellence
Compensation & Benefits
- $75,000–$85,000 base salary
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits
- Paid time off
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
If you’re ready to take the next step with a respected upscale restaurant in Charlotte, we’d love to hear from you.
\nCompany DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
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