Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

Description

What’s in it for you

• •Starting Pay: $24–$28/hour based on experience
• •Weekly pay schedule for consistent and predictable compensation.
• •401(k) with company match
• •Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• •Holiday pay at time and a half
• •Free employee meals
• •Overtime opportunities available
• •Consistent, full-time leadership role in a growing operation

Interview Opportunities

• •Monthly Open House: First Wednesday of every month | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• •Walk-In Hiring Hours: Tuesdays | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• •Scheduled Interviews: Fridays 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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Career Growth & Opportunity

• •Clear path to Executive Chef and multi-unit leadership roles
• •Opportunity to help build and develop kitchen teams
• •Work directly with leadership on systems, training, and execution
• •Be part of a company expanding across multiple markets

Leadership Development & Travel

This role is primarily based in Charlotte, with occasional travel (typically once per quarter) to:

• •Support other kitchen locations
• •Assist with training and team development
• •Help maintain consistency across operations

Ideal for someone who wants to grow into a Chef role , without full-time travel

Position Overview

Iacofano’s Catering & Events is hiring a Sous Chef – Leadership Track to support our Charlotte operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for:

• •Supporting daily kitchen operations
• •Leading production teams
• •Ensuring quality, consistency, and execution
• •Assisting with training and team development

This role plays a key part in building the bench and developing future leaders within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• •Lead and support kitchen teams during daily production
• •Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• •Assist in training and developing cooks (Cook 1 ? Cook 2 ? Cook 3)
• •Help implement systems, processes, and operational standards
• •Support Expo/QA and logistics coordination when needed
• •Assist with scheduling, prep planning, and production execution
• •Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• •Travel occasionally to support other locations as needed

What Makes a Great Fit

• •Strong leadership and team development skills
• •High level of accountability and ownership
• •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• •Organized and detail-oriented
• •Strong communication skills
• •Interest in long-term growth into Chef or leadership roles

Requirements

Requirements

• •Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior-level cook
• •Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food production
• •Ability to lead teams and manage high-volume production
• •Ability to follow and enforce systems, standards, and procedures
• •Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• •Strong organizational and communication skills
• •Willingness to travel occasionally (quarterly)

Preferred (Not Required)

• •Experience in catering or high-volume production kitchens
• •Experience training and developing kitchen staff
• •ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why This Role Is Different

• •Not just a Sous Chef role—this is a leadership development position
• •Opportunity to help build teams and improve operations
• •Direct path to Executive Chef and beyond
• •Structured systems and a company focused on growth
• •A leadership role with stability and opportunity

Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a standard Sous Chef role, this isn’t it.

If you want to grow into a Chef, develop teams, and help build a high-performing catering operation , this is a real opportunity.