Sous Chef | Brassiere Copain

Noble Food and Pursuits; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly salary $50k–$60k

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Cross-training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Copain Ballantyne, part of Noble Food and Pursuits, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team. You will work with the Executive Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen focused on consistency, teamwork, and professional growth.

You will oversee daily operations, train cooks, manage prep, and ensure every dish reflects quality and care of Noble Food & Pursuits. This role offers growth and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen with strong foundation in classic cooking methods and plating.
• Proven knife skills and sauce-making proficiency.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness, manage food costs, inventory, and production.
• Calm under pressure, leads by example, and elevates team performance.
• Team-oriented with a passion for hospitality and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing kitchen staff and ensure smooth service operations during shifts.
• Mentor line cooks, ensure consistency in food quality and presentation while elevating team skills.
• Manage prep work, assist with inventory control, place orders, support kitchen production tasks.
• Collaborate with Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to meet daily production goals and uphold standards.
• Promote the Noble Food & Pursuits mission and foster a respectful environment for staff and guests.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Classic cooking methods

Knife skills

Sauce making

Plating

Job description

At Copain, we bring together the comfort of a neighborhood café with the craft of a true boulangerie, now expanding into full-service dining at our new Ballantyne location. Our approach to food is ingredient-driven, seasonal, and rooted in honest cooking. The kitchen emphasizes simple techniques, precise execution, and respect for ingredients, resulting in dishes that are refined without being overcomplicated.

We are hiring an experienced Sous Chef to join our opening team at Copain Ballantyne. In this role you will work alongside the Executive Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen focused on consistency, teamwork, and professional growth. You will oversee daily operations, guide and train cooks, and ensure every dish reflects the quality and care of Noble Food & Pursuits.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen with a strong foundation in classic cooking methods, knife skills, sauce making, and plating.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and managing food costs, inventory, and production in a timely manner.
• Confident, calm under pressure, and enjoy leading by example, helping to elevate the team’s performance.
• Team-oriented and enjoy working closely with others to solve challenges and achieve collective goals.
• Passionate about food and hospitality, eager to continue learning, growing, and making a positive impact on the team and guests.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring smooth service operations during shifts.
• Support and mentor line cooks, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation while continuing to elevate team skills.
• Manage prep work, assist with inventory control, place orders, and support the kitchen with production tasks.
• Work hand-in-hand with other Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to meet daily production goals and uphold high standards.
• Promote the Noble Food & Pursuits mission, creating an environment where both staff and guests feel valued.

Why Work with Us:

• $50k–$60k per year, based on experience.
• Paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Enjoy discounts at all our Noble Food & Pursuits locations.
• Learn, cross-train, and explore new career paths within the Noble Food & Pursuits portfolio of concepts.
• Be a part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and great food.