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 #post Jessica King