Lead Sous Chef — Tex-Mex Kitchen & Training

Workstream; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life insurance after 6 months

Bonuses

Paid Time Off starting at 6 months

Job summary

Paco's Tacos & Tequila in Charlotte, NC, seeks a driven Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations at our Southpark location. You’ll manage scheduling, ordering, hiring, and shift execution, ensuring top-quality dishes and guest satisfaction under the Executive Chef’s guidance.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive management benefits, and a training program designed to advance your culinary career, with 50 lb lifting, safety standards, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of full-service culinary management in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation (Mecklenburg County).
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in professional cooking and knife handling.
• ServSafe certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure guest satisfaction and consistent food quality.
• Hire, supervise, and develop culinary teams; foster positive work environment.
• Assess daily culinary demands and address kitchen concerns.
• Assist in financial, personnel, and admin duties per policies.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and maintenance standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knife handling

Professional cooking

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Paco's Tacos & Tequila in Charlotte, NC, seeks a driven Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations at our Southpark location. You’ll manage scheduling, ordering, hiring, and shift execution, ensuring top-quality dishes and guest satisfaction under the Executive Chef’s guidance.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive management benefits, and a training program designed to advance your culinary career, with 50 lb lifting, safety standards, and a supportive team environment.