Sous Chef Jobs in North Carolina

Sous Chef jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville, where a mix of upscale hotel dining, farm-to-table independents, and expanding restaurant groups keeps demand steady at every level from line-experienced cooks stepping up to seasoned kitchen leaders. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include Marriott-affiliated properties, The Umstead Hotel and Spa, and Kimpton Hotels, along with growing regional groups. The most in-demand specialties are contemporary American, Southern-influenced cuisine, and banquet or catering operations tied to the state's convention and hospitality sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles100
Top employerKindred Restaurant
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring39
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Caromont
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
Caromont
Belmont, North Carolina
Chefs & Cooks
Food Service
Hospitality Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Landry's Inc.
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
Landry's Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Chefs & Cooks
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$55k - $72k/yr
10,000+

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High Hampton
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
High Hampton
Cashiers, North Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
High school diploma or GED

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Morrison Healthcare
Sous Chef - Hourly (Full Time)
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Morrison Healthcare
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Sous Chef - Hourly (Full Time)
Morrison Healthcare
Raleigh, North Carolina
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$23 - $25/hr
10,000+

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Kindred Restaurant Group
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
Kindred Restaurant Group
Cornelius, North Carolina
Chefs & Cooks
Food Service
Hospitality Management

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Sous Chef Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
27 jobs
Raleigh
15 jobs
Cary
5 jobs
Durham
4 jobs
Asheville
4 jobs
Chapel Hill
3 jobs
Lenoir
2 jobs
Belmont
2 jobs
Concord
2 jobs

Sous Chef Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Kindred Restaurant
Kindred Restaurant4 open roles
Aramark
Aramark3 open roles
Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels
Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Hospitality & Tourism

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sous chef jobs across North Carolina.

  • Minimum two to three years of experience in a professional kitchen environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and train line cooks during service
  • Proficiency in menu development, costing, and inventory management
  • Food handler certification recognized in North Carolina, such as ServSafe Manager
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Culinary degree or equivalent training from an accredited program preferred

Sous Chef Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sous chef in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not require a state-issued culinary license to work as a sous chef, but a ServSafe Manager certification is widely required by employers and aligns with North Carolina food safety regulations enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services. Most candidates reach the sous chef level through culinary school at programs like Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte or Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, combined with progressive kitchen experience.

Which companies hire sous chefs in North Carolina?

North Carolina sous chef roles are posted by Kindred Restaurant, Aramark, and Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Charlotte and Raleigh anchor most corporate hospitality hiring, while Asheville's independent dining scene generates consistent openings at boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants.

Which North Carolina cities have the most sous chef jobs?

Charlotte, Raleigh, and Cary lead North Carolina for sous chef openings. Charlotte drives volume through its large hotel and convention corridor, Raleigh's growth in upscale dining and corporate catering has expanded kitchen leadership demand, and Asheville's nationally recognized food scene sustains a dense cluster of independent and boutique-hotel kitchens that hire at the sous chef level year-round.

Are there remote sous chef jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of sous chef openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of kitchen leadership roles. The small share of remote work in this field tends to involve culinary consulting, menu development projects, or corporate food and beverage planning that can be handled off-site.

How can I get hired as a sous chef in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is working up from a line cook or prep cook role at a larger North Carolina operation, such as a Marriott or Hilton property in Charlotte or Raleigh, which often promote internally. Wake Tech Community College and Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte run culinary programs that connect graduates with externship pipelines at regional employers. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification before applying and building experience in high-volume banquet or catering kitchens strengthens candidacy for a first sous chef role.

Where can I find and apply to sous chef jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to sous chef jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each position that fits.

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