Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

Iacofano's Catering & Events -
Charlotte, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $28 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Management
Team leadership
Cooking
Managing kitchen staff
Company guidelines standards in production

Full Job Description

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.

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