Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

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