Sous Chef | Italian

Noble Food & Pursuits; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Hands on training and mentorship

Job summary

Noble Food & Pursuits in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant Italian restaurant, The Jimmy. You will play a crucial role in leading daily kitchen operations and ensuring food quality while mentoring team members in a fast-paced environment.

With a commitment to craftsmanship and a passion for hospitality, our ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience and excels in teamwork and kitchen management. Join us for a rewarding role with competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high volume kitchen.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and lead by example during service.
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Help lead daily kitchen operations and support smooth, organized service.
• Coach and support line cooks and prep cooks while helping build overall team skill and confidence.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and station readiness.

Skills

Classic cooking methods

Knife skills

Sauce work

Plating

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

At The Jimmy, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to Charlotte through a vibrant pizzeria and pastaria rooted in scratch cooking, strong ingredients, and genuine hospitality. From hand stretched pizzas fired in our wood burning oven to house made pastas prepared with care, everything we do is built around quality, consistency, and creating a great guest experience. Located in Myers Park, The Jimmy offers a casual but elevated dining atmosphere where great food, warm service, and community all come together.

The Jimmy is part of Noble Food & Pursuits, a chef driven restaurant group built on hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to people. We believe in developing our teams through hands on training, mentorship, and real opportunities for growth. We encourage every candidate to visit to learn more about our concepts, culture, and values. If you are an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in a fast paced scratch kitchen and enjoys leading from the line, we would love to talk with you.

What You’ll Do

• Help lead daily kitchen operations and support smooth, organized service
• Work alongside the Executive Chef and other Sous Chefs to uphold food quality, consistency, and execution
• Coach and support line cooks and prep cooks while helping build overall team skill and confidence
• Assist with prep, production, ordering, inventory, and daily kitchen organization
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and station readiness
• Help drive a positive kitchen culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and pride in the work

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in a high volume kitchen
• Strong foundation in classic cooking methods, knife skills, sauce work, and plating
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and lead by example during service
• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and follow through
• Commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and doing things the right way
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continued growth as a leader

Why Join Us

• $55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience
• Paid time off
• Dining discounts across all Noble Food & Pursuits locations
• Hands on training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within the group
• A team culture that values great food, strong leadership, and working together the right way