Sous Chef

Culinary Dropout; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & incentives

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement match

Dining discount 50% at Fox locations

Discounts at The Cheesecake Factory & 

Gympass discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Culinary Dropout in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead high-volume dining operations and guide a talented team. You will drive day-to-day decisions, oversee scheduling, and ensure memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay with incentives, excellent benefits, dining discounts, and a strong growth culture within Fox Restaurant Concepts. Join us to lead a dynamic team and elevate guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume restaurant management.
• Strong business operations and financials understanding.
• Ability to manage shifts, scheduling, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and staffing.
• Ensure guest experiences exceed expectations.
• Oversee food quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Handle on-the-fly requests calmly in busy shifts.
• Coach and develop restaurant team.
• Utilize POS and OpenTable for reservations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Operations leadership

Shift management

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

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