Executive Sous Chef | Fine Dining Steakhouse | Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Sous Chef | Fine Dining Steakhouse | Charlotte, NC | $85K-$105K

A highly regarded fine dining steakhouse in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate chef who thrives in a polished, high-expectation environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

What You'll Do

• Support and lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Train, coach, and develop a talented culinary team
• Manage inventory, ordering, scheduling, and labor costs
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are consistently upheld
• Lead by example during service and help drive a positive kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years of culinary leadership experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants
• Steakhouse experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing, and labor management
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Passion for quality, hospitality, and excellence in execution
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $85,000-$105,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities with a respected culinary organization
• Open to relocation candidates

If you're a driven culinary leader looking to take the next step in your career with one of Charlotte's premier dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.