Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

Sixty Vines Charlotte Southend, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek once a month

Paid time off up to 17 days

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wine-country trips

Mental health services

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sixty Vines Charlotte Southend, LLC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead daily kitchen operations in a guest-focused, wine-country inspired setting. You will supervise hourly team members, uphold quality and presentation standards, and drive menu execution across shifts.

You will actively mentor staff, manage scheduling and inventory, and partner with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a similar setting.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly Team Members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and culinary best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and any required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain hands-on presence across prep and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation meet standards.
• Monitor ticket times and kitchen readiness during shifts.
• Manage waste while maintaining top food quality.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and special experiences.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding and coaching of culinary staff.
• Coordinate team to achieve shift goals and communicate needs to leadership.
• Optimize staffing and inventory management to meet volume demands.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and ensure health standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume kitchen

Scratch-kitchen experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Training staff

Scheduling & cost control

Education

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Job description

Sixty Vines Charlotte Southend, LLC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead daily kitchen operations in a guest-focused, wine-country inspired setting. You will supervise hourly team members, uphold quality and presentation standards, and drive menu execution across shifts.

You will actively mentor staff, manage scheduling and inventory, and partner with front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest experiences.