Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

Landry's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental/vision

PTO

Bonus potential

Job summary

Dos Caminos in Charlotte is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to drive daily culinary operations, lead a talented kitchen team, and elevate guest experiences with bold flavors. You will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure food quality, safety, and operational excellence while fostering development and growth within a fast-paced hospitality brand.

This role offers hands-on leadership, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance within the Dos Caminos restaurant group, with a focus on

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on leadership style and a Do Whatever It Takes attitude.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all back-of-house staff in a high-volume kitchen, including training and development.
• Aim to meet or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organize the work area following OSHA regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost control

Quality focus

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

Dos Caminos in Charlotte is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to drive daily culinary operations, lead a talented kitchen team, and elevate guest experiences with bold flavors. You will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure food quality, safety, and operational excellence while fostering development and growth within a fast-paced hospitality brand.

This role offers hands-on leadership, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance within the Dos Caminos restaurant group, with a focus on