Entry Level Sous Chef Jobs
New grad sous chef jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong culinary school internships or a compelling portfolio of kitchen work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Technology & Software, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like Station Casinos, Sage Hospitality, and Sodexo hiring at this level now.
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Work Where you Belong!
Here we grow again! We are excited to add the Banquet Sous Chef to our team here at the UNC Charlotte Marriott!
We are a warm and welcoming here at the UNC Charlotte Marriott, a 226-room hotel featuring 24,000 sq ft of meeting space conveniently located north of the downtown Charlotte area. We are excited to be the newest gathering place featured in the university area with our Golden Owl Tavern. We are easily located north of the city on the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A compact and cozy place to chill and enjoy managed by Sage Hospitality.
Make your mark at the quintessential spot in the University City, a true landmark location.
A Rewarding Experience:
- Opportunity to earn property incentives: upsell incentives, porterage, room service, and much more!
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
- Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Join us today!
Job Overview:
- Supervise daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.
- Supervise banquet kitchen employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.
- Analyze Banquet Event Orders, plan and coordinate the functions with the catering staff to ensure events meet/exceed customer expectations.
- Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
Experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
- Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Requires oral and written communication skills.
- Must have moderate hearing -to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
- Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
- Must have moderate speech communication skills to be able to communicate with staff.
- Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read and understand all BEO's
- Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: All these functions are essential because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment, 75% of the time.
- Bending does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
- Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis, throughout the day.
- Standing usually during preparation or plate -up to one hour at a time, usually 3-5 times a day.
- No climbing required.
- No driving required.
Work Where you Belong!
Here we grow again! We are excited to add the Banquet Sous Chef to our team here at the UNC Charlotte Marriott!
We are a warm and welcoming here at the UNC Charlotte Marriott, a 226-room hotel featuring 24,000 sq ft of meeting space conveniently located north of the downtown Charlotte area. We are excited to be the newest gathering place featured in the university area with our Golden Owl Tavern. We are easily located north of the city on the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A compact and cozy place to chill and enjoy managed by Sage Hospitality.
Make your mark at the quintessential spot in the University City, a true landmark location.
A Rewarding Experience:
- Opportunity to earn property incentives: upsell incentives, porterage, room service, and much more!
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
- Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Join us today!
Job Overview:
- Supervise daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.
- Supervise banquet kitchen employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.
- Analyze Banquet Event Orders, plan and coordinate the functions with the catering staff to ensure events meet/exceed customer expectations.
- Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
Experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
- Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Requires oral and written communication skills.
- Must have moderate hearing -to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
- Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
- Must have moderate speech communication skills to be able to communicate with staff.
- Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read and understand all BEO's
- Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: All these functions are essential because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment, 75% of the time.
- Bending does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
- Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis, throughout the day.
- Standing usually during preparation or plate -up to one hour at a time, usually 3-5 times a day.
- No climbing required.
- No driving required.
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Entry Level Sous Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sous chef job?
Focus on highlighting hands-on kitchen experience from culinary programs, internships, or externships, even if brief. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate knife skills, station management basics, and the ability to follow and execute a chef's vision. A well-organized portfolio of dishes, a strong reference from a culinary instructor, and a willingness to work varied shifts give entry level candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level sous chefs?
Companies hiring entry level sous chefs right now include Station Casinos, Sage Hospitality, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotels, restaurant groups, contract food service operators, and independent fine-dining establishments tend to be the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level sous chef jobs?
Yes, though the majority of sous chef roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of kitchen work. About 0% of entry level sous chef openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover areas like menu development consulting, virtual cooking instruction, or culinary content creation rather than traditional line management.
Are these new grad sous chef jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior sous chef roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts culinary school internships or externships in place of full employment history, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate skills through a portfolio. New grad applicants should look for language like "will train" or "culinary degree preferred" as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level sous chefs?
Entry Level sous chef roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Technology & Software, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume kitchens with structured training pipelines that are well-suited to developing early-career culinary professionals.