Senior Sous Chef: Creative Lead in Upscale Kitchen

Carol Woods; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Great Hours

No late closing times

Job summary

Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead food production and uphold safety and quality standards. You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and ensure consistent, attractive plates for residents and events.

This full-time role offers better hours, great benefits, and no late closing times. Requires a two-year degree or culinary school, NRA Serve Safe Managers certification, and at least 3 years of high-volume production experience.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or culinary school or equivalent experience
• Completion of NRA Serve Safe Managers Course
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in production in an upscale, high-volume setting

Responsibilities

• Food Production & Quality Control: Ensure consistent, high-quality meals; adhere to recipes and portion sizes; monitor prep quality; reduce waste; garnish and present attractively; support catering and events.
• Kitchen Operations & Sanitation: Manage stock storage; maintain clean, hygienic environment; oversee sanitation procedures; report equipment needs.
• Staff Training: Oversee kitchen staff; hire, onboard, and train new cooks; provide coaching and feedback; promote teamwork; cover shifts as needed.
• Customer Service & Communication: Exceed customer expectations; respond to inquiries/complaints; maintain open communication with Executive Chef regarding staff, scheduling, equipment, and production issues.
• Administrative & Leadership Duties: Maintain food production logs; monitor inventory; participate in Dining Services Leadership Team meetings; assist in policy adherence.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Adaptability

Computer Skills

Facilitation Skills

Organization

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Technical/Functional Expertise

Education

Two-year degree or culinary school

NRA Serve Safe Managers Course

Job description

Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead food production and uphold safety and quality standards. You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and ensure consistent, attractive plates for residents and events.

This full-time role offers better hours, great benefits, and no late closing times. Requires a two-year degree or culinary school, NRA Serve Safe Managers certification, and at least 3 years of high-volume production experience.