Charlotte
Job Description We are looking for an observant and efficient Barback. The Bar Back will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other duties to support the Bartender and ensure that the bar operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment. To be a successful Barback, you should be passionate about working as part of a team to deliver excellent drinks and service to customers. You should be efficient, reliable, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills. Barback Responsibilities: • Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc., • Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer., • Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs, if needed., • Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles., • Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes., • Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours., • High School Diploma or equivalent., • Minimum age to serve alcohol., • Courteous, friendly personality and professional appearance., • Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors., • Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally., • Observant and thorough., • Responsible, punctual., • Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including, walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods and working nights, weekends, and holidays. EOE Company DescriptionPosition Overview As our Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef achieve the culinary vision and day-to-day leadership of the Charlotte kitchen. You’ll partner with leadership on menu strategy, drive profitability through cost controls, and cultivate a high-performing brigade. Your creativity, operational acumen, and unwavering commitment to quality will set the standard for every dish and service. ⸻ Key Responsibilities \t•\tCulinary Vision Menu preparation consistency Development \t•\tDesign and refresh seasonal menus that reflect Kitchen + Kocktails’ brand and local flavor. \t•\tInnovate daily specials, tasting menus, and catering offerings to entice guests and build loyalty. \t•\tKitchen Leadership & Team Building \t•\tRecruit, train, coach, and mentor line cooks, and prep staff. \t•\tFacilitate ongoing culinary training sessions, tastings, and knife-skill workshops. \t•\tEstablish clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations. \t•\tOperations & Quality Control \t•\tOversee all food preparation, plating, and presentation to ensure consistency and excellence. \t•\tImplement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recipe adherence, portion control, and waste reduction. \t•\tManage kitchen workflow, station assignments, and shift-by-shift staffing to optimize efficiency. \t•\tFinancial Management & Cost Controls \t•\tSet food-cost targets; analyze P&L reports, inventory variances, and yield data. \t•\tSource vendors, negotiate pricing, and maintain par levels to minimize waste and maximize margins. \t•\tCollaborate with GM on labor budgets, scheduling, and productivity metrics. \t•\tHealth, Safety & Compliance \t•\tUphold rigorous sanitation, safety, and HACCP standards. \t•\tLead internal audits, corrective action plans, and maintain all required certifications. \t•\tCross-Functional Collaboration \t•\tWork closely with front-of-house leadership to synchronize service and respond to guest feedback in real time. \t•\tPartner with marketing on promotions, events, and culinary showcases. ⸻ Qualifications & Skills \t•\tCulinary degree or equivalent certification; 5+ years of progressive kitchen experience, including 3+ years in a Sous Chef role. \t•\tProven track record of menu innovation, cost management, and building successful culinary teams. \t•\tDeep knowledge of modern cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and plating aesthetics. \t•\tStrong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, and vendor relationships. \t•\tExceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. \t•\tServSafe (or equivalent) certification required; knowledge of local health-department regulations. \t•\tPassion for community engagement, farm-to-table sourcing, and sustainable practices. ⸻ What We Offer \t•\tCompetitive salary plus performance-based bonus structure. \t•\tComprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) and paid time off. \t•\tProfessional development opportunities and career growth across our expanding footprint. \t•\tA dynamic, supportive culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and hospitality excellence.Position Overview\n\nAs our Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef achieve the culinary vision and day-to-day leadership of the Charlotte kitchen. You’ll partner with leadership on menu strategy, drive profitability through cost controls, and cultivate a high-performing brigade. Your creativity, operational acumen, and unwavering commitment to quality will set the standard for every dish and service.\n\n⸻\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\t•\tCulinary Vision Menu preparation consistency Development\n\t•\tDesign and refresh seasonal menus that reflect Kitchen + Kocktails’ brand and local flavor.\n\t•\tInnovate daily specials, tasting menus, and catering offerings to entice guests and build loyalty.\n\t•\tKitchen Leadership & Team Building\n\t•\tRecruit, train, coach, and mentor line cooks, and prep staff.\n\t•\tFacilitate ongoing culinary training sessions, tastings, and knife-skill workshops.\n\t•\tEstablish clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.\n\t•\tOperations & Quality Control\n\t•\tOversee all food preparation, plating, and presentation to ensure consistency and excellence.\n\t•\tImplement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recipe adherence, portion control, and waste reduction.\n\t•\tManage kitchen workflow, station assignments, and shift-by-shift staffing to optimize efficiency.\n\t•\tFinancial Management & Cost Controls\n\t•\tSet food-cost targets; analyze P&L reports, inventory variances, and yield data.\n\t•\tSource vendors, negotiate pricing, and maintain par levels to minimize waste and maximize margins.\n\t•\tCollaborate with GM on labor budgets, scheduling, and productivity metrics.\n\t•\tHealth, Safety & Compliance\n\t•\tUphold rigorous sanitation, safety, and HACCP standards.\n\t•\tLead internal audits, corrective action plans, and maintain all required certifications.\n\t•\tCross-Functional Collaboration\n\t•\tWork closely with front-of-house leadership to synchronize service and respond to guest feedback in real time.\n\t•\tPartner with marketing on promotions, events, and culinary showcases.\n\n⸻\n\nQualifications & Skills\n\t•\tCulinary degree or equivalent certification; 5+ years of progressive kitchen experience, including 3+ years in a Sous Chef role.\n\t•\tProven track record of menu innovation, cost management, and building successful culinary teams.\n\t•\tDeep knowledge of modern cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and plating aesthetics.\n\t•\tStrong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, and vendor relationships.\n\t•\tExceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.\n\t•\tServSafe (or equivalent) certification required; knowledge of local health-department regulations.\n\t•\tPassion for community engagement, farm-to-table sourcing, and sustainable practices.\n\n⸻\n\nWhat We Offer\n\t•\tCompetitive salary plus performance-based bonus structure.\n\t•\tComprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) and paid time off.\n\t•\tProfessional development opportunities and career growth across our expanding footprint.\n\t•\tA dynamic, supportive culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and hospitality excellence.