Sous Chef - Revival

Avocet Hospitality Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided life insurance

Short and long term disability

Accident and critical illnessinsurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Em

Tuition reimbursement

Employee rates across Avocet-owned酒店

Performance bonus up to 20% annually

Earned wage access via PayActiv

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Employer 401(k) match up to 3.5%

Job summary

Avocet Hospitality Group is seeking a talented Sous Chef for Revival in Charleston, a vibrant hotel property known as Charleston's original art hotel. You will lead our kitchen team, oversee banquet event production, and bring passion and precision to daily line operations in a fast-paced, hospitality-forward culture.

The role requires at least 2 years in a Sous Chef or culinary-team-lead position, formal culinary training, and a ServSafe Manager Certification (or the ability to obtain within 90

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef or Culinary Team Lead in premium, high-volume settings.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent; ServSafe Manager Certification required or obtainable within 90 days.
• Strong leadership under pressure and commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Curate and inspire kitchen staff, mentor line cooks.
• Oversee day-to-day line execution and banquet event production.
• Partner with the Chef de Cuisine on inventory, menu enhancements, sanitation standards.

Skills

Sous Chef

High-volume cooking

Team leadership

Education

Culinary training

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

We don’t offer jobs, we extend fulfilling career opportunities.

We at Avocet are united under a common goal: create fulfilling, meaningful experiences–not just for our guests, but for our talent as well. It’s about finding the right balance between guiding our teams to be true to the brand and empowering them to be true to themselves. To do this, we’ve invested in a dynamic professional environment and culture that is aligned with the values of the modern workforce.

• Company Provided Life Insurance


• Short and Long Term Disability


• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching

Bursting with modern energy and an undeniable flair amidst historic bones, The Vendue is like
no other place in Charleston. Billed as Charleston's original art hotel, we are a vibrant hotspot
where excitement meets warmth, history meets modern style, and art isn't just decoration—it’s
our lifestyle. We don't just offer jobs; we provide fulfilling career opportunities in hospitality.
We are seeking a talented, creative, and motivated Sous Chef to channel this artistic energy into
the culinary arts at Revival. In this role, you will help lead our kitchen team, oversee banquet
event production, and bring passion and structural flair to our daily line operations.

Your Exhibition (What You'll Do)

• Curate & Inspire: Manage, mentor, and rally kitchen staff (including line chefs, prep cooks, and stewards), maintaining exceptional quality, speed under pressure, and a positive team culture.


• Master the Craft: Oversee high-stakes culinary preparation, day-to-day line execution, and intricate banquet event production with accuracy and precision.


• Drive Kitchen Operations: Partner with the Chef de Cuisine on inventory, seasonal menu enhancements, product sourcing, and upholding flawless DHEC sanitation standards.

Your Pallet (What You Bring)

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 2 years as a Sous Chef or Culinary Team Lead within a premium, high-volume restaurant or luxury hotel group.


• Credentials: Formal culinary training or equivalent professional work experience, alongside a current ServSafe Manager Certification (or the ability to obtain it within 90 days).


• Artistic Leadership: Strong technical knife and culinary skills, combined with a natural ability to organize, lead under pressure, and champion service excellence.

The Perks (What We Offer)

• Compensation: $65,000 annual salary (Exempt, Full-Time).


• Incentives: Performance bonus opportunities up to 20% annually.


• Flexibility: Earned wage access before payday via PayActiv.


• Time Away: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.


• Discounts: Employee rates across all Avocet-owned hotels and boutique restaurants.


• Benefits: Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match, company-provided life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.


• The Location: 19 Vendue Range—nestled perfectly in the historic French Quarter and Art District.

Ready to revive your culinary journey? Apply today to bring your creativity, passion, and old-school-meets-new-school inspiration to our kitchen team.

“We strive to create fulfilling, meaningful experiences by nurturing a culture that celebrates the lifetime value of passionate talent.”

Amber Topping, Vice President of People & Culture