Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

Description

What’s in it for you

• Starting Pay: $24–$28/hour based on experience 
• 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 

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.