Sous Chef – Upscale Steakhouse
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
An established, chef-driven upscale restaurant in Fayetteville is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys working in a polished, high-quality environment and wants to continue developing under an experienced Executive Chef. The ideal candidate brings a combination of culinary skill, leadership ability, consistency, and strong kitchen fundamentals.
What You'll Do
- Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and service execution
- Lead, coach, and develop cooks while maintaining a positive and accountable kitchen culture
- Ensure consistent execution, presentation, portioning, and quality across every service
- Help manage food cost, waste, prep levels, inventory, and kitchen organization
- Maintain high standards for sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness
- Assist with ordering, receiving, scheduling, and operational needs
- Take ownership of the kitchen and team when the Executive Chef is not present
- Help maintain consistency during high-volume services without sacrificing quality
- Contribute ideas and collaborate with culinary leadership as the restaurant continues to grow
What We're Looking For
- Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine, or strong culinary leadership experience
- Experience in an upscale, chef-driven, steakhouse, or high-quality full-service restaurant
- Strong understanding of scratch cooking and proper culinary technique
- Proven ability to lead and develop a BOH team
- Understanding of food cost, labor, inventory, waste, and kitchen controls
- Organized and composed during busy services
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- A hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside the team
- Stable career history and a genuine desire to grow with one organization
Compensation & Benefits
- $65,000-$75,000 base salary
- Bonus opportunity
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement plan
- Opportunity for professional development and career growth
Why Join Us?
This is more than an opportunity to simply run shifts. You'll join a restaurant that cares deeply about food quality, hospitality, team development, and creating a memorable dining experience.
For a Sous Chef who wants to sharpen their leadership skills, work with a talented culinary team, and continue building a career in upscale dining, this is an opportunity with meaningful room to grow.
Apply today for consideration.
JOB ID: 182092
Jessica King