Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Guest Experience & Team Growth

bartaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid vacation

Gym and fitness center discounts

401K enrollment and matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Competitive pay

A fun work environment

Job summary

bARTACO Raleigh is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and mentor our culinary team. You will ensure all recipes, prep, and presentation meet bartaco’s quality standards while fostering energy, hospitality, and teamwork across shifts.

This role emphasizes maintaining a guest-obsessed environment, coaching staff, and partnering with management to hit targets and support events. Ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of culinary management experience
• A culinary arts degree is preferred, but not required
• Excellent cooking skills
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Be guest-obsessed, adhere to bartaco's standards, ensuring all dishes meet quality and presentation guidelines
• Oversee daily operations to ensure service flows seamlessly and efficiently
• Lead by example during shifts, setting the tone for hospitality, energy, and attentiveness
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, morale, and professional growth among kitchen staff
• Develop and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards
• Uphold the bartaco culture by hiring and onboarding top talent who embody our touchstones
• Use emotional intelligence to connect with and support team members, ensuring they feel valued and empowered
• Manage scheduling and staffing to balance operational needs with team well-being
• Celebrate wins, recognize achievements, and provide constructive feedback to drive growth
• Maintain bartaco's standards by ensuring flawless execution in all aspects of service and operations
• Take ownership of hitting targets, executing rollouts, and achieving and exceeding performance goals
• Collaborate with the FOH management and bar teams to adhere to bartaco's high guest and beverage quality standards
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, following food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and line checks
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs
• Support special events and catering functions as needed

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

bARTACO Raleigh is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and mentor our culinary team. You will ensure all recipes, prep, and presentation meet bartaco’s quality standards while fostering energy, hospitality, and teamwork across shifts.

This role emphasizes maintaining a guest-obsessed environment, coaching staff, and partnering with management to hit targets and support events. Ability to work evenings and weekends is required.