High-Volume Italian Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead & Grow

Midwood Smokehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

100% employer-paid medical & dental

Achievable monthly bonus program

Paid Time Off after 6 months

Employer-paid life insurance

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

FS Food Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join Mama Ricotta’s and Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen in Charlotte. If you thrive in a high-volume kitchen and love authentic Italian-American cuisine, this role offers long-term career growth.

You’ll support the Executive Chef with daily operations, lead kitchen staff during service, and help with menu execution, ordering, and inventory. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Experience in high-volume, full-service settings.
• Italian or Italian-American cuisine experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff during service.
• Execute and maintain high standards for Italian-American cuisine.
• Assist with menu execution, ordering, and inventory.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Communication

Italian cuisine

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

FS Food Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join Mama Ricotta’s and Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen in Charlotte. If you thrive in a high-volume kitchen and love authentic Italian-American cuisine, this role offers long-term career growth.

You’ll support the Executive Chef with daily operations, lead kitchen staff during service, and help with menu execution, ordering, and inventory. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.