Lead Sous Chef & Kitchen Ops Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Charitable and community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Harriet’s Hamburgers is seeking a Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager to ensure smooth operations and maintain high standards at our Ballantyne location. You will lead a passionate team, oversee daily tasks, and drive community engagement.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of management experience, culinary education, and strong leadership skills, along with a passion for food and team development. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of kitchen or restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 3 years on the line; 2 years in kitchen management.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations and uphold hospitality standards.
• Manage ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance.
• Coach, train, and inspire kitchen team members.

Skills

Kitchen or restaurant management experience

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Proficiency in inventory systems

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knife skills and food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Harriet’s Hamburgers is seeking a Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager to ensure smooth operations and maintain high standards at our Ballantyne location. You will lead a passionate team, oversee daily tasks, and drive community engagement.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of management experience, culinary education, and strong leadership skills, along with a passion for food and team development. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.