Executive Sous Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement match

Dining discounts

Gympass discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

50% dining discount Fox locations

Discounts at The Cheesecake Factory &

Job summary

Fox Restaurant Concepts is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Culinary Dropout in Charlotte, NC. You will lead a fast-paced, guest-focused team, drive daily decisions, and ensure outstanding dining experiences in a high-energy environment.

The role emphasizes financial awareness, shift management, and staff development to continuously elevate operations and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise.
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems).
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

High-volume ops

Scheduling

Guest experience

Food quality

Team leadership

POS systems

OpenTable

Financial acumen

Communication

Tools

OpenTable

POS software

Job description

Compensation Range

$75,000 to $90,000 / a year + 15% bonus opportunity

Hiring – Executive Sous Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Culinary Dropout?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 3+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.