Executive Sous Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader

Hawkers, LLC; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits during scheduled shifts

Paid time off per company policy

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Clear pathway for advancement

Job summary

Hawkers Asian Street Food in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned Back of House Leader to partner with the Executive Chef. You will oversee shift operations, ensure food quality, manage ticket times, and develop a high‑performing BOH team while supporting cost controls and supplier relations.

The role requires open availability including nights, weekends and holidays, with a clear path for advancement within a rapidly growing multi‑unit brand. This is a full‑time, salaried role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive BOH leadership experience, with 1-2 years in an Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent kitchen management role in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen financials including food cost, labor cost, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 20-30 in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce all Hawkers food quality standards, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and production time targets across all BOH positions and all dayparts.
• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all phases of food procurement, production, and service, including inventory and ordering, storage and rotation, food preparation, and service time standards.
• Assume full responsibility for planning and directing kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Serve as the final quality checkpoint in the kitchen; provide immediate, constructive feedback on food quality, execution, and presentation as items are produced.
• Conduct daily culinary line checks and sanitation checks to ensure the kitchen is guest-ready before every service.
• Lead daily pre-service meetings to align the BOH team on priorities, 86s, ticket time targets, and service execution.
• Ensure target ticket times are consistently achieved on every shift without compromising food quality.

Skills

BOH leadership

Kitchen management

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Tools

Restaurant management systems

Scheduling platforms

Kitchen operations tools

Job description

Hawkers Asian Street Food in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned Back of House Leader to partner with the Executive Chef. You will oversee shift operations, ensure food quality, manage ticket times, and develop a high‑performing BOH team while supporting cost controls and supplier relations.

The role requires open availability including nights, weekends and holidays, with a clear path for advancement within a rapidly growing multi‑unit brand. This is a full‑time, salaried role.