Sous Chef Job in Huntersville, NC | Upscale Dining Restaurant

Salary: Up to $65,000 + Career Growth + Work-Life Balance

Are you an experienced Sous Chef in Huntersville, NC looking to grow your career in an upscale, high-performance kitchen? We are hiring a Sous Chef for a respected upscale dining restaurant known for elevated cuisine, strong leadership, and a commitment to culinary excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step into a leadership-focused role.

Apply confidentially: kimber@geckohospitality.com

Why This Sous Chef Role Stands Out

? Competitive Salary: Earn up to $65,000 based on experience
? Career Advancement: Clear path to Executive Chef and leadership growth
? Work-Life Balance: Structured scheduling with a professional culture
? Upscale Kitchen Environment: Work with high-quality ingredients and elevated menus
? Strong Leadership Team: Learn from experienced culinary professionals

Sous Chef Responsibilities

As a Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional culinary standards:

Support the Executive Chef in executing seasonal, chef-driven menus
Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency and performance
Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
Maintain high standards in food quality, plating, and presentation
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Drive efficiency in a high-volume, upscale dining kitchen

Sous Chef Qualifications

We are seeking a hands-on culinary leader with a passion for excellence:

3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a fine dining / upscale restaurant kitchen
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, food cost management, and kitchen operations
Experience with seasonal menus and premium ingredients
Culinary degree preferred, but not required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Who This Role is Perfect For

This opportunity is ideal for:

A Sous Chef ready for growth into an Executive Chef role
A Kitchen Manager transitioning into upscale dining
A culinary professional who values quality, creativity, and leadership development