Senior Sous Chef - Lead & Mentor in Fine Dining Kitchen

Palm Restaurant Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Employee dining discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental/vision and life insurance

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. Lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold the high standards of our iconic fine-dining brand.

We value hands-on leadership, precision, and a passion for developing culinary talent in a high-volume environment. Join a legendary steakhouse and advance your career with The Palm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management in fine dining / upscale, full-service restaurant.
• Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, and cost controls.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams with strong communication and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management with attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.
• Proven track record managing food costs, labor costs, inventory controls and other key metrics.
• Current knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance in a kitchen.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
• Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and mentor culinary team members.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency across all dishes.
• Oversee labor and operating expenses to meet or exceed budgets.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and monthly inventories to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and OSHA regulations.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Analyze performance metrics and drive actionable improvements to boost results.
• Maintain visible leadership presence and support throughout the operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Communication

Time management

Food cost controls

Labor cost controls

Quality standards

Hospitality focus

Adaptability

Problem solving

Job description

The Palm Steakhouse in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. Lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold the high standards of our iconic fine-dining brand.

We value hands-on leadership, precision, and a passion for developing culinary talent in a high-volume environment. Join a legendary steakhouse and advance your career with The Palm.