Raleigh Rooftop Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Mentor

Oberlin Hotel; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospitality is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role is key in maintaining high food quality, training and mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations while upholding Concord’s standards and values.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to: Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation, plating, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes.
• Develop schedules, direct staff, and maintain open communication between management and associates.
• Provide tools and equipment for associates to perform their roles effectively.
• Address and resolve kitchen issues proactively.
• Participate in departmental meetings, inventory management, and MOD programs.
• Ensure all food served meets quality standards and is prepared according to recipe in a timely manner.
• Support goal setting, standards, and objectives to enhance the kitchen’s efficiency and profitability.
• Supervise kitchen staff, utility, and sanitation associates as needed in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate records of recipes, production logs, and payroll submissions.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary skills

Staff training

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role is key in maintaining high food quality, training and mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations while upholding Concord’s standards and values.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to: Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes.