Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Charitable and community engagement

Job summary

Harriet’s Hamburgers in Charlotte’s Ballantyne location seeks a hands-on Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety, and cultivate a positive team culture. This role reports to the leadership team.

The role focuses on quality, training, inventory, scheduling, and community engagement as we expand. Competitive hourly pay, health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of kitchen or restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience.
• Minimum 3 years on the line; 2 years in kitchen management.
• Proficient in ordering, scheduling, and inventory systems (Excel, ServSafe certified).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Advanced knife skills and thorough knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to train and motivate team members in a culture-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations and uphold hospitality standards.
• Execute daily checklist tasks and maintain facility standards.
• Manage ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance.
• Coach, train, and inspire kitchen team members.
• Ensure quality control and proper kitchen execution.
• Assist in community engagement and team development initiatives.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff training

Knife skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on kitchen experience

Tools

Excel

ServSafe certified

Job description

Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager

About Us

At Harriet’s Hamburgers, we’re known for serving Charlotte’s most craveable hamburgers—quick, hot, and always with kindness. Our passion lies in quality ingredients and uncompromising hospitality. We’re expanding our leadership team and looking for driven individuals to help lead our Ballantyne location.

The Role

As aSous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a key member of our leadership team—ensuring daily operations run smoothly while upholding our high standards of food quality, safety, and team culture. This is a hands‑on role for a confident leader passionate about food and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations and uphold hospitality standards
• Execute daily checklist tasks and maintain facility standards
• Manage ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety compliance
• Coach, train, and inspire kitchen team members
• Ensure quality control and proper kitchen execution
• Assist in community engagement and team development initiatives

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of kitchen or restaurant management experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent hands‑on kitchen experience
• Minimum 3 years on the line; 2 years in kitchen management
• Proficient in ordering, scheduling, and inventory systems (Excel, ServSafe certified)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Advanced knife skills and thorough knowledge of food safety standards
• Ability to train and motivate team members in a culture‑focused environment

Benefits

• 40–45 hour work week with two consecutive days off
• Competitive hourly pay + benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities as we expand
• Charitable and community engagement opportunities

Ready to serve burgers and kindness with a side of leadership?