Lead Sous Chef & Culinary Team Leader

Sage Restaurant Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte Marriott is seeking an outstanding Sous Chef to lead the Golden Owl Tavern culinary team, serving as the face of the Owl. The role requires a dynamic leader, mentor and hands-on culinarian with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and partner with the Executive Chef on menu and production changes, while controlling food and labor costs in a high-volume hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a related kitchen role.
• Preferred experience in a on-site restaurant or hotel dining operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service.
• Lead the kitchen team; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Schedule and oversee sanitation and maintenance of kitchen areas to meet safety standards and regulations.
• Monitor and control labor and food costs; prepare reports to ensure budgets are met.
• Promote Food Safety and Accident Prevention programs to minimize liabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Culinary excellence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UNC Charlotte Marriott is seeking an outstanding Sous Chef to lead the Golden Owl Tavern culinary team, serving as the face of the Owl. The role requires a dynamic leader, mentor and hands-on culinarian with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and partner with the Executive Chef on menu and production changes, while controlling food and labor costs in a high-volume hotel setting.