Lead Sous Chef: Mentoring, Menu & Kitchen Ops

ARAMARK; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ARAMARK, a leader in food service, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across diverse client locations in North Carolina. You’ll help lead daily kitchen operations, oversee line execution, ensure top-quality food presentation, and uphold ARAMARK standards and safety protocols.

You’ll train and mentor culinary staff, assist with menu development, and contribute to cost and waste management while delivering consistently excellent dining experiences for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in a high-demand environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to develop menus and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations across client locations.
• Oversee line execution, food quality, and presentation.
• Train and mentor culinary staff and manage inventory and waste.
• Support cost control and labor goals.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Food safety

Mentoring staff

Job description

ARAMARK, a leader in food service, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across diverse client locations in North Carolina. You’ll help lead daily kitchen operations, oversee line execution, ensure top-quality food presentation, and uphold ARAMARK standards and safety protocols.

You’ll train and mentor culinary staff, assist with menu development, and contribute to cost and waste management while delivering consistently excellent dining experiences for clients and communities.