Sous Chef - Downtown Charleston

Home Team BBQ - Downtown is a renowned restaurant celebrated for its award-winning BBQ cuisine and exceptional work environment. As a well-established eatery, it has garnered national recognition for its dedication to quality, flavor, and customer satisfaction. Established with a mission to deliver authentic, mouthwatering BBQ, Home Team BBQ has built a loyal clientele who appreciate not only its delicious food but also its commitment to fostering a positive and supportive culture among its employees.

Home Team BBQ prides itself on offering top-of-the-industry pay along with unbeatable benefits, making it a sought-after workplace for culinary professionals looking to grow their careers. The company culture emphasizes respect, encouragement, community, and gratitude, creating a welcoming atmosphere where team members can thrive. In addition to offering competitive salaries, Home Team BBQ invests in its employees' well-being through comprehensive health insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, and a robust retirement plan with 401(k) matching. Employees also enjoy perks such as generous restaurant comp tabs, quarterly performance-based bonuses, and a referral program that rewards community building within the team.

The Sous Chef position at Home Team BBQ - Downtown is a full-time role pivotal to maintaining the high standards for which the restaurant is known. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef and Culinary Operations team, the Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations during their shifts. This leadership role ensures consistent food quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to the restaurant’s policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of kitchen experience, preferably with a background in leadership positions, and hold a Serve Safe Certification.

As a Sous Chef, you will lead by example, fostering a professional and positive work environment through punctuality, preparedness, and a strong work ethic. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food preparation and execution, and assist in menu development and ongoing staff training. Collaboration with front-of-house leadership and direct communication with servers are essential to ensure a seamless and exemplary guest experience.

Your responsibilities also include maintaining labor and food cost standards, overseeing inventory and ordering systems, and managing workflow and corrective actions as needed. Specific shift duties involve taking charge as the Opening Chef, Mid Chef, or Closing Chef, each with their own set of tasks such as overseeing prep, leading lunch service, managing staff transitions, or running dinner service and closing procedures.

This role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand for up to 95% of the shift, bend and stoop frequently, and lift at least 40 pounds. To succeed, candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to interpret and execute operating procedures effectively. In return, Home Team BBQ offers an enriching career opportunity where passionate culinary professionals can grow, learn, and contribute to a celebrated brand dedicated to excellence in food and service.