Sous Chef

HOSPITALITY STARTS HERE

At Indigo Road Hospitality Group, our goal is to be the best job you'll ever have in the hospitality industry. No joke, it’s what we truly aim for. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart.

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

YOU ARE...

A successful Sous Chef, who maintains high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency, quality, and positive work environment are the three things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team-oriented environment.

As a Sous Chef at Mizu you are passionate about sushi, cooking Japanese cuisine and thrive in a positive and fast-paced environment. You’ll look after kitchen operations and report to the Executive Chef. You will empower the team to effectively to get the job done. As an ambassador for Indigo Road, you’ll authentically embrace Internal Hospitality and strive to create memorable experiences for people through food.

MIZU

Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan, Mizu offers a refreshed take on live-fire cooking atop the Hyatt Centric in the heart of Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood. Led by the award-winning Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the rooftop restaurant combines the traditions of ancient Japanese cooking with Southern influences and Asian flavors. The chef offers a seafood-focused menu composed of wood-fired, raw, and chilled offerings, sushi, and shareable plates. True to the word Mizu’s translation to ‘water’ in Japanese, the space’s design takes inspiration from natural elements, which are incorporated throughout the chic, minimalist restaurant, and outdoor terrace with sweeping city views.

YOU'LL HAVE...

• A minimum 3 years experience managing a kitchen in a-la-carte / full service environment
• Sushi experience
• A positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Ability to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
• Effective communication with team-member, all guests and managers
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

WHAT TO EXPECT. IN THE KITCHEN & ON THE LINE…Your schedule may vary (days, nights, weekends, holiday’s) based on seasonality, covers, and hours of operation but in general you can expect to work at least 50 to 55 hours a week.

AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE TEAM YOU CAN EXPECT…

• Competitive Pay + PTO: Competitive base + PTO after 90 days
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemed, Life, STD, LTD, LAP (Life Assistance Program)
• Retirement Planning: 401K (50% in match up to your first 6% investment), Roth, or both
• Home Loan Program: A zero-interest housing loan program to help you purchase a home.
• Working Advantage: Cost-free employee savings program for electronics, appliances, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks, and more!
• Hospitality School Loan Program: A zero-interest hospitality school loan program to help you attend college classes in the hospitality industry
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts while dining in and / or spending the night across 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotel collection
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: 4 weeks PTO

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.