Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel | Charleston, SC

Sous Chef Luxury Hotel | Charleston, SC

Location: Charleston, SC Salary: $65,000 USD Benefits: PTO, 401(k) & annual bonus potential of up to 20%

We're looking for a creative and hands-on Sous Chef to join the culinary team at a luxury hotel in Charleston. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Chef de Cuisine in a fine dining restaurant, delivering French, Spanish and Italian cuisine with a distinctive Southern flair.

The Role

• Act as the right hand to the Chef de Cuisine, supporting the daily kitchen operation.
• Oversee a small, close-knit culinary team across restaurant and banquet operations.
• Assist with kitchen organization, ordering, inventory and cost control.
• Support staff training, development and day-to-day leadership.
• Develop and implement standardized recipes while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Collaborate on new menus and specialty offerings with a strong focus on creativity.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen operations are maintained.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years of professional culinary experience.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Strong cooking, knife and fabrication skills.
• Experience with both fine dining and casual dining environments.
• Southern cuisine or regional ingredient experience is preferred.
• Hotel experience is a plus, but not required.
• Creative, adaptable and confident leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen.