Catering Sous Chef - Flexible Hours, High-Profile Events

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

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

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.