Sous Chef

Pacos Tacos and Tequila; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training program

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Monthly bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Paco's Tacos & Tequila in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume Tex-Mex kitchen. You will oversee scheduling, ordering, hourly hiring, and shift execution to ensure a consistent, high-quality guest experience.

You’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop your team, hire and mentor staff, and uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards. A strong background in professional cooking and knife skills is preferred, with ServSafe

Qualifications

• High school diploma (four-year degree or culinary degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of full-service culinary management experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in Mecklenburg County.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advance knowledge of professional cooking, knife handling skills, and a voracious appetite for knowledge.
• The ability to pivot when curve balls get thrown at you and keep your composure.
• Valid ServSafe certification is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure positive guest experience, exceeding dining expectations when it comes to food quality and consistency.
• Assist in the hiring, supervision, and development of culinary teams, fostering a positive and motivating work environment.
• Skillfully assess day-to-day culinary operational demands and address restaurant concerns effectively.
• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring accurate and efficient completion of all culinary related financial, personnel, and administrative duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Uphold health safety and sanitation standards, including food handling, cleanliness, and restaurant maintenance.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knife handling

Professional cooking

Pivot under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sous Chef | Paco's Tacos & Tequila

Step into the lively atmosphere of Paco's Tacos & Tequila, where Tex-Mex traditions meet contemporary flair. Since its inception in 2010, Paco's has been a cornerstone of Charlotte's dining scene, celebrated for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients.

Paco's Tacos & Tequila was founded with a vision to bring the bold, authentic flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine to Charlotte. Under the guidance of James Beard award-winning Tex-Mex culinary expert Robb Walsh, our menu is crafted to showcase the richness and diversity of Tex-Mex culinary traditions. From our wood-fired grilled fajitas to our cheese enchiladas with chili con carne, each dish is a testament to our dedication to excellence and authenticity. After recently opening our second location, we are looking to round out the culinary management team at our Southpark location.

Why Join Paco's Tacos & Tequila

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Comprehensive and well-rounded training program.

100% Employer-paid Medical and Dental Insurance for all management.

Employer-paid base life insurance policy after 6 months of service.

Achievable Monthly Bonus Program.

Paid Time Off starting at 6 months of service.

A “Day in the Life” as a Sous Chef at Paco's Tacos & Tequila:

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the restaurant’s culinary operations, including scheduling, ordering, hourly hiring, and shift execution. You will ensure that there is management presence in the kitchen by communicating with additional chefs on duty and delegating daily culinary tasks.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure positive guest experience, exceeding dining expectations when it comes to food quality and consistency.
• Assist in the hiring, supervision, and development of culinary teams, fostering a positive and motivating work environment.
• Skillfully assess day-to-day culinary operational demands and address restaurant concerns effectively.
• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring accurate and efficient completion of all culinary related financial, personnel, and administrative duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Uphold health safety and sanitation standards, including food handling, cleanliness, and restaurant maintenance.

Sous Chef Requirements:

• High school diploma (four-year degree or culinary degree preferred) with a continued eagerness to learn.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-service culinary management experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements in Mecklenburg County.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advance knowledge of professional cooking, knife handling skills, and a voracious appetite for knowledge.
• The ability to pivot when curve balls get thrown at you and keep your composure.
• Valid ServSafe certification is a plus!

Paco's Tacos & Tequila Locations:

Southpark Location

6401 Carnegie Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28211

Kingsley Location

1328 Broadcloth Street

Fort Mill, SC 29715

From the wood-fired grilled fajitas with homemade tortillas to the cheese enchiladas with chili con carne, Paco’s menu showcases the freshest quality ingredients. The deliciousness is in our details. Each dish was crafted under the expert guidance of James Beard award-winning Tex-Mex culinary expert and cookbook author, Rob Walsh.
Central to the flavor-packed dining experience is the bar, with over 125 tequila varieties (the most in the city and maybe the state), several outstanding wines and a selection of beers from Texas, Mexico and North Carolina.