Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Tex-Mex Kitchen & Growth

Pacos-Tacos-and-Tequila; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training program

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance after 6 months

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Paco's Tacos & Tequila in Charlotte is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations and lead the kitchen team in a high-volume Tex-Mex setting. You will partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, hiring, training, and maintaining food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction while ensuring smooth shift operations.

This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and employer-paid medical and dental coverage for management, plus a bonus program and PTO after six

Qualifications

• High school diploma; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-service culinary management in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation in Mecklenburg County.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced cooking, knife handling skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure positive guest experience and food quality.
• Assist in hiring, supervision, and development of culinary teams.
• Assess daily culinary demands and address restaurant concerns.
• Assist in financial, personnel, and administrative duties per company policies.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation standards and restaurant maintenance.

Skills

Culinary management

Team supervision

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Paco's Tacos & Tequila in Charlotte is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations and lead the kitchen team in a high-volume Tex-Mex setting. You will partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, hiring, training, and maintaining food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction while ensuring smooth shift operations.

This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and employer-paid medical and dental coverage for management, plus a bonus program and PTO after six