Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate a High-Quality Kitchen

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Discounted hotel stays

Extensive training and career developm

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences, upholding Concord’s standards and values. This role focuses on maintaining high food quality, mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

You will train and develop kitchen associates, manage schedules and inventory, and collaborate with management to drive efficiency and profitability while fostering a Great Place to Work environment for all.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation, plating, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes.
• Develop schedules, direct staff, and maintain open communication between management and associates.
• Provide tools and equipment for associates to perform their roles effectively.
• Address and resolve kitchen issues proactively.
• Participate in departmental meetings, inventory management, and MOD programs.
• Ensure all food served meets quality standards and is prepared according to recipe in a timely manner.
• Support goal setting, standards, and objectives to enhance the kitchen’s efficiency and profitability.
• Supervise kitchen staff, utility, and sanitation associates as needed in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate records of recipes, production logs, and payroll submissions.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Communication

Culinary skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Concord Hospitality Enterprises is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences, upholding Concord’s standards and values. This role focuses on maintaining high food quality, mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

You will train and develop kitchen associates, manage schedules and inventory, and collaborate with management to drive efficiency and profitability while fostering a Great Place to Work environment for all.