Rooftop Executive Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen

Maya Hospitality Group Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Dining perks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dear Charlotte is a new Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant, bar, and event destination opening in Charlotte, NC. We are building the BOH team from the ground up and seek an Executive Sous Chef who thrives in fast-paced kitchens and will help establish standards, systems, and culture from day one.

You will lead daily BOH operations, develop kitchen procedures, and coach a team to deliver high-quality food across dinner, brunch, and events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or similar BOH leadership role.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food cost, inventory, and ordering.
• Experience hiring, training, and developing kitchen teams.
• Ability to lead effectively in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with high standards for execution.
• Restaurant opening, elevated dining, rooftop, or event experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations and support overall kitchen execution.
• Help establish kitchen standards, recipes, procedures, and systems during pre-opening.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and timely execution.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop BOH team members.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, receiving, and waste.
• Coordinate workflow between the downstairs prep kitchen and rooftop finishing line.
• Maintain efficiency and organization during high-volume service.
• Support execution across dinner, brunch, private events, and special programming.
• Partner with FOH and bar leadership to ensure smooth service and menu execution.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.
• Step in as a hands-on leader wherever needed to support the operation.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Executive Sous Chef experience

High-volume leadership

Hiring & training

Operations & food cost

Communication

Job description

Dear Charlotte is a new Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant, bar, and event destination opening in Charlotte, NC. We are building the BOH team from the ground up and seek an Executive Sous Chef who thrives in fast-paced kitchens and will help establish standards, systems, and culture from day one.

You will lead daily BOH operations, develop kitchen procedures, and coach a team to deliver high-quality food across dinner, brunch, and events.