Sous Chef - upscale Italian Dining

Sous Chef - Upscale Italian Dining at Goodwin Recruiting summary:

The Sous Chef role at an upscale Italian restaurant in Charleston involves leading a high-volume kitchen team, managing food preparation, and maintaining high culinary standards. The position requires experience in fine dining, Italian cuisine, and operational skills such as scheduling and inventory control. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, and advancement opportunities within a growing restaurant brand.

Sous Chef – Upscale Italian Dining | Charleston, SC

Busy, high-volume upscale Italian restaurant in Charleston is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead in a fast-paced, professional kitchen. Enjoy a competitive $65K–$75K salary, 100% paid health insurance, and real growth potential with an expanding brand. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for Italian cuisine, this is your opportunity to shine.

Sous Chef

Benefits & Compensation:

• $65,000–$75,000 salary
• 100% employer-paid health insurance after 90 days
• Optional dental, vision, and family coverage
• 2 weeks PTO after 6 months
• Free on-site manager parking
• Advancement opportunities with upcoming openings

Sous Chef Requirements:

• 2+ years as a Sous Chef or in a comparable leadership role
• Upscale or fine dining experience required;
  Italian cuisine background preferred with a passion for Italian food essential
• High-volume experience handling 800–1,000 covers per night and $8M–$10M in annual sales
• Skilled in scheduling, ordering, and inventory control
• Stable work history with open availability

Sous Chef Must Haves:

• Lead, train, and inspire kitchen staff in a high-performance environment
• Consistently execute dishes to exacting standards during peak service
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and specials
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage labor and food costs while upholding quality

Sous Chef Preferred:

• Experience in scratch kitchens with complex menus
• Knowledge of authentic Italian cooking techniques
• Serv Safe or equivalent certification
• Background in opening restaurants and implementing systems

Sous Chef, Italian cuisine, fine dining, kitchen management, food safety, restaurant leadership, inventory control, menu collaboration, high-volume restaurant, culinary skills