Sous Chef & Kitchen Manager - High-Volume Park Dining

Carowinds; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Medical coverage options

401K match

Free park entry for employee

Complimentary tickets for friends &amp

Discounts on food and merchandise

Job summary

Carowinds in Charlotte seeks a Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to lead culinary operations park-wide, ensuring top quality, safety and presentation. You will drive menu development, staff training, and cost control while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage schedules, supervise teams, and enforce sanitation and safety standards across venues, catering and events.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years culinary experience at a supervisory level.
• Must be able to manage multiple facilities and logistics.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, knives, bakery and pastry work.
• Pass drug test and background check per policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across locations and events.
• Develop and implement menu items with quality and presentation standards.
• Manage staff schedules, training and safety compliance.
• Control budgets, inventory, waste, and procurement.
• Recruit and train divisional staff as needed.
• Ensure policy adherence and guest service excellence.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Budgeting & cost control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training / college

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Carowinds in Charlotte seeks a Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to lead culinary operations park-wide, ensuring top quality, safety and presentation. You will drive menu development, staff training, and cost control while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage schedules, supervise teams, and enforce sanitation and safety standards across venues, catering and events.