Sous Chef – Fine Dining Kitchen, Sign-On Bonus

Cypress of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

On the Bus Line with discounted bus-t?

Employee discount program

Employee appreciation bonuses

Free employee meals and parking

Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get–

Exceptional work environment

Job summary

The Cypress of Charlotte is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our upscale culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing kitchen, contribute to innovative menus, and advance within a resort-style, country club-inspired dining setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of fine-dining experience in a supervisory capacity, with a passion for culinary excellence and guest hospitality.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
• Two to three years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Culinary education is highly desirable.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily kitchen operations and supervising culinary team members.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure all menu items meet established standards for quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Support menu development, food costing, purchasing, inventory management, and production planning.
• Coordinate catered events, special functions, and daily service execution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment that meets or exceeds health department standards.
• Monitor operational performance, communicate issues and improvement opportunities to leadership, and support continuous process enhancement.
• Foster a positive team culture through effective leadership, collaboration, and staff development.
• Promote exceptional resident and guest satisfaction through outstanding hospitality and culinary excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Supervisory experience

English communication

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Nutrition awareness

Education

Culinary education desirable

Job description

The Cypress of Charlotte is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our upscale culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing kitchen, contribute to innovative menus, and advance within a resort-style, country club-inspired dining setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of fine-dining experience in a supervisory capacity, with a passion for culinary excellence and guest hospitality.