Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

HC-Resource; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant and entertainment venue in Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef. This role involves supporting the Kitchen Manager, leading a high-achieving team, and ensuring exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success in leadership of high-volume full-service restaurants.
• Leadership qualities that motivate and develop a high-achieving team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Kitchen Manager in recruiting and training.
• Controlling expenses such as food cost, inventory, cash control, payroll.
• Maintaining a professional image at all times towards customers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

HC-Resource is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to join a high-volume full service restaurant and entertainment venue in Charlotte, NC.

About the Client: Our client is a well-known event venue dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. Known for their unique blend of great food, drinks, and diverse atmosphere, they create a welcoming environment for all guests. They prioritize quality, community, and innovation, ensuring every visit is memorable and exciting.

Base Salary: $60k to $65k

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Kitchen Manager is recruiting and training
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels to ensure out of stocks are eliminated and inventory turns are realized at least once monthly
• Industry leading training
• Managing employee relations by effectively communicating with staff using various styles of approach depending on the individual
• Maintaining store conditions that meet or exceed company goals
• Controlling expenses such as food cost, inventory, cash control, payroll, etc. to at or below company budget guidelines
• Posting staff schedules within the company’s timeline
• Completing recurring tasks on or before scheduled deadlines
• Maintaining a professional image at all times towards customers and staff
• Providing Excellent Customer Service at all times.
• Run great shifts
• Maintaining at 95% or higher on government health inspections.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success in leadership of high-volume full-service restaurants
• Leadership qualities that motivate and develop a high-achieving team
• Exceptional customer service
• Lead the restaurant team by setting them up for success, leading by example, setting high standards and delegating to & developing people
• Create a safe, fun and clean environment in which employees will thrive and guests will return and recommend us to their friends
• Meet expectations in sales, costs, quality, hospitality, cleanliness, etc.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees, guests and company assets
• Communicate openly, clearly and effectively with a positive, solutions-oriented demeanor

Join our team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. Take the next step in your career with us!