Kitchen Leader: Sous Chef & Operations Manager

Heist Brewery; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced kitchen and uphold top-tier hospitality standards. You will oversee ordering, scheduling, inventory, and food safety, while coaching and inspiring our culinary team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes every service.

You’ll partner with leadership to foster a collaborative, culture-driven environment, develop staff, and engage with the community through cooking initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years kitchen or restaurant management in fast-paced environments.
• Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience.
• Experience with ordering, scheduling, and inventory systems (Excel and ServSafe).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Advanced knife skills and knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations and uphold hospitality standards.
• Execute daily checklists and maintain facility condition.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance.
• Coach, train, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Ensure quality control and consistent dish execution.
• Support community engagement initiatives and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Food safety knowledge

Knife skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Excel

ServSafe certified

Job description

Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced kitchen and uphold top-tier hospitality standards. You will oversee ordering, scheduling, inventory, and food safety, while coaching and inspiring our culinary team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes every service.

You’ll partner with leadership to foster a collaborative, culture-driven environment, develop staff, and engage with the community through cooking initiatives.