Sous Chef

Pacos-Tacos-and-Tequila; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training program

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance after 6 months

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Paco's Tacos & Tequila in Charlotte is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all culinary operations and lead the kitchen team in a high-volume Tex-Mex setting. You will partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, hiring, training, and maintaining food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction while ensuring smooth shift operations.

This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and employer-paid medical and dental coverage for management, plus a bonus program and PTO after six

Qualifications

• High school diploma; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-service culinary management in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation in Mecklenburg County.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced cooking, knife handling skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure positive guest experience and food quality.
• Assist in hiring, supervision, and development of culinary teams.
• Assess daily culinary demands and address restaurant concerns.
• Assist in financial, personnel, and administrative duties per company policies.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation standards and restaurant maintenance.

Skills

Culinary management

Team supervision

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

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.