Charlotte
Job Description Kitchen + Kocktails offers a modern spin on Southern Comfort Food, with a great selection of beer, wine, and some of the best craft cocktails around. Check us out: We are looking to hire professional, high-energy bartenders with excellent communication skills to serve classic cocktails and exciting new beverages to our guests in uptown Charlotte! The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable. Bartender Responsibilities: • Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders., • Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials., • Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers., • Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol., • Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked., • Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations., • Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register., • Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment., • High school diploma., • Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required., • Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol., • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays., • Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance., • Basic math and computer skills., • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills., • Strong task and time management abilities., • Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques., • Great working environment, • Flexible schedule, • Paid training, • Room to grow with the company, • Most of all, a fun and exciting place to work! 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.