Catering Sous Chef

Compass Group USA

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, at The Pearl in Charlotte, seeks a Catering Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, oversee production, and ensure exceptional hospitality for high-profile events. You will work closely with the Executive Chef in a fast-paced environment with nights and weekends required.

The role emphasizes menu development, cost control, and teamwork, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and service excellence across catering and events.

Qualifications

Strong culinary skills with experience in high-volume food service operations.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with culinary teams, clients, and operational partners.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven approach to kitchen operations.
Ability to remain composed and focused in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Experience leading or supporting kitchen teams and coordinating daily production.
Catering or banquet experience preferred.
Knowledge of food quality, sanitation, safety, and food cost controls.
Experience with inventory, ordering, and production planning.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
ServSafe Certification preferred.
Culinary degree or equivalent combination of training and professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary and catering operations.
Execute catering events from production through service, ensuring quality and consistency.
Assist with menu planning, development, and presentation.
Help manage food, labor, and operational costs while maintaining high standards.
Lead, coach, and support culinary team members during service and event execution.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Assist with ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
Partner with culinary and marketing teams to implement new programs and offerings.

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume service

Communication

Organized & detail-oriented

Food safety & sanitation

Food cost controls

Inventory & ordering

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Culinary leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Join Restaurant Associates at The Pearl in Charlotte as a Catering Sous Chef, supporting a fast-paced, high-profile operation known for exceptional hospitality and culinary execution. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys leading from the front, thrives in a dynamic environment, and takes pride in delivering memorable events and dining experiences.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you'll help oversee catering production, support daily culinary operations, and contribute to a well-organized, process-driven kitchen. This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, based on business needs and event activity.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary and catering operations.
Execute catering events from production through service, ensuring quality and consistency.
Assist with menu planning, development, and presentation.
Help manage food, labor, and operational costs while maintaining high standards.
Lead, coach, and support culinary team members during service and event execution.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Assist with ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
Partner with culinary and marketing teams to implement new programs and offerings.

What We're Looking For

Strong culinary skills with experience in high-volume food service operations.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with culinary teams, clients, and operational partners.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven approach to kitchen operations.
Ability to remain composed and focused in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Experience leading or supporting kitchen teams and coordinating daily production.
Catering or banquet experience preferred.
Knowledge of food quality, sanitation, safety, and food cost controls.
Experience with inventory, ordering, and production planning.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
ServSafe Certification preferred.
Culinary degree or equivalent combination of training and professional experience preferred.

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.