Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Kitchen, Part-Time

ADP, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Top Catering, in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a high-volume kitchen. This part-time, manual labor role focuses on maintaining food quality, safety, and compliance while supervising staff and managing Training Table operations.

You will help ensure labor efficiency, assist with events, and coach team members to uphold standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational leadership in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ensure food quality, food safety, and health department compliance.
• Supervise culinary and stewarding staff; oversee Training Table operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support labor management initiatives and event readiness.
• Lead by example through professionalism and operational excellence.
• Assist with event checkout procedures and other operational tasks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Food safety

Sanitation

HACCP

Event schedules

Job description

Rocky Top Catering, in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a high-volume kitchen. This part-time, manual labor role focuses on maintaining food quality, safety, and compliance while supervising staff and managing Training Table operations.

You will help ensure labor efficiency, assist with events, and coach team members to uphold standards in a fast-paced environment.