Sous Chef

Marbled & Fin; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

PTO

Dining discounts

Profit sharing

Job summary

The James is a neighborhood restaurant on James Island in Charleston, SC, seeking a driven Sous Chef to elevate our scratch-made American fare and lead a high-energy kitchen with integrity and passion. You will mentor staff, manage daily operations, uphold top quality, and collaborate closely with Front of House to ensure seamless service during all meal periods.

Join a team that values collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
• Detail-oriented with a clean, organized work style.
• Passionate about hospitality and driven to lead, educate, and motivate a team.
• Comfortable multitasking and communicating clearly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen operations.
• Uphold the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency and strong team performance.
• Oversee cleanliness, organization, and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure seamless service.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, prep, execution, and ordering.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during all meal periods including prep, service, and breakdown.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication under pressure

Job description

Sous Chef The James Charleston SC Showcasing contemporary and quality American Cuisine at its best Celebrated Charleston favorite The James is seeking a driven and passionate Sous Chef Elevate your craft with scratch made American fare creative twists on the classics and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group Husk Marbled & Fin Delaney Oyster House Minero The James were committed to redefining what it means to cookand leadwith purpose in Charleston

What We Provide for YOU

• Highly competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits including Medical dental vision short term disability and life insurance after 30 days
• 401k with employer match free money
• Generous PTO
• Paid Time Off that increases with tenure
• Paid parking
• Employer paid therapy coaching and mental health resource
• Modern Health
• Next day pay access
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• Working Advantage
• Dining discounts
• gym membership discounts and more
• Professional work environment
• Internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company
• Leadership development and a learning environment
• Quarterly profit sharing program

About Us

The James is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic American fare in the heart of James Island Charleston With a warm family friendly atmosphere The James serves familiar comforting dishes with genuine hospitalitycreating a welcoming community space that guests love to return to

Who Were Looking For You

are passionate professional and committed to teamworksomeone who leads with integrity thrives in a high performing kitchen and brings energy to every service

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen operations
• Uphold the highest standards of food quality preparation and presentation
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency and strong team performance
• Oversee cleanliness organization and safety in all kitchen areas
• Collaborate with front of house management to ensure seamless service
• Assist with scheduling inventory prep execution and ordering
• Maintain a hands on presence during all meal periods including prep service and breakdown

What Youll Bring

• Experience in a high volume fast paced restaurant
• Detail oriented and thrives in a clean organized and high standard environment
• Passionate about hospitality and driven to lead educate and motivate a team
• Comfortable with multitasking and clear timely communication under pressure

Ready to Lead with Passion

If youre ready to grow your culinary career with a restaurant group that values passion professionalism and teamwork

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities tasks duties and physical demands Additionally responsibilities tasks duties and physical demands of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned

The Neighborhood Dining Group is an equal opportunity employer

We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal state or local laws