Charlotte, North Carolina Midwood Smokehouse
Sous Chef Midwood Smokehouse - Charlotte Market FS Food Group

Pay: $55000 - 68000 per year plus monthly bonus

Midwood Smokehouse is on the hunt for a superstar Sous Chef who can take our exciting and fast-paced brand to the next level.

Do you have kitchen management experience?

Are you eager to engage in day-to-day operations?

If you said yes to these questions, we want you on our team!

Our Sous Chefs play an integral role in building and supporting the great teams that make us successful. We're looking for a leader who will help develop the next class of talent to take on future management positions. At Midwood Smokehouse, we're constantly expanding and growing, so we'd like someone who can share that vision with us and help us evolve into our next chapter.

What's our story?

At Midwood Smokehouse, we believe in doing barbecue right - no pellets, no gas, no power outlets - just pure hardwood and hard work. We love all styles of barbecue, and our menu reflects it. From North Carolina hog to Texas beef, we've got everything covered. Our newest obsession is Tex-Mex barbecue, so being willing to learn about new methods and flavors is a must.

Why join the FS Food Group team?

At FS Food Group, we value our team members above everything else. We're proud to offer our team members the following benefits:

Substantial earnings potential

A positive, fast-paced work environment

50% off your meal at all our FS Food Group concepts

A real path to management - we pride ourselves on promoting from within

Scheduling flexibility to strike a perfect work-life balance

100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

Optional 401(k) plan

Bonus programs

Vacation time

Daily Responsibilities Include:

As our Sous Chef, you'll be responsible for maintaining our high recipe, safety, and sanitation standards. You'll regulate production according to restaurant needs and build and maintain wood fires in the pit. You'll communicate with the line staff to keep production stocked and prepare and stock seasoned meats for production. You'll maintain a clean and safe working environment and ensure proper safety and sanitation practices are followed in the kitchen. You'll also lead, train, and motivate the kitchen staff and direct their hiring, supervision, and development.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a High School Diploma (Four Year Degree or Culinary Degree preferred)

Has at least 2-3 years' experience working as a full-time Chef (preferred candidate has heavy BBQ experience)

Has experience in quality food production, presentation, service, and sanitation

Has advanced understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills, and a voracious appetite for knowledge

Can speak clearly and listen attentively to staff, peers, supervisors, and guests

Respects the process, the meat, and cooking in general

Can lift up to 50 pounds

Join our team at Midwood Smokehouse and be a part of an exciting and fun environment, where you can take your career to new heights!

Company Information

FS Food Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is "at will" or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.

We're your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but Cackalacky hickory hardwood and hard work to make the best barbecue around. We celebrate barbecue styles from across the country. Texas brisket, Memphis-style ribs, Kansas City burnt ends, and-of course-Carolina chopped pork from our own back yards. Barbecue is for everyone, so we can't wait to see y'all soon.

Pay: $55000 - $68000 / year

Pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

Weekend availability
Monday to Friday

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site