Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Elevate Guest Moments

bartaco; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid vacation time

Gym and fitness center discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K enrollment and matching

Job summary

bartaco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and coach the culinary team to maintain our high standards of quality and presentation. You’ll ensure recipes, food prep, and plating align with bartaco specifications while driving guest satisfaction on every shift.

In this role you’ll mentor staff, manage scheduling, control costs, and collaborate with FOH and bar teams to deliver the bartaco experience. Passion for hospitality and a hands-on leadership style are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of culinary management experience.
• A culinary arts degree is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent cooking skills.
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Be guest-obsessed, adhere to bartaco's standards, ensuring all dishes meet our quality and presentation guidelines
• Oversee daily operations to ensure service flows seamlessly and efficiently
• Lead by example during shifts, setting the tone for hospitality, energy, and attentiveness
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, morale, and professional growth among kitchen staff
• Develop and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards
• Uphold the bartaco culture by hiring and onboarding top talent who embody our touchstones
• Manage scheduling and staffing to balance operational needs with team well-being
• Celebrate wins, recognize achievements, and provide constructive feedback to drive growth
• Maintain bartaco’s standards by ensuring flawless execution in all aspects of service and operations
• Take ownership of hitting targets, executing rollouts, and achieving and exceeding performance goals
• Collaborate with the foh management and bar teams to adhere to bartaco’s high guest and beverage quality standards
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, following food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and line checks
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs
• Support special events and catering functions as needed

Skills

Culinary management

Mentoring hourly staff

Excellent cooking skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Flexibility to work evenings weekends

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

bartaco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and coach the culinary team to maintain our high standards of quality and presentation. You’ll ensure recipes, food prep, and plating align with bartaco specifications while driving guest satisfaction on every shift.

In this role you’ll mentor staff, manage scheduling, control costs, and collaborate with FOH and bar teams to deliver the bartaco experience. Passion for hospitality and a hands-on leadership style are essential.