Sous Chef

2 years

Sous Chef Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Wilmington, NC
Lead with Flavor. Cook with Passion. Grow Your Culinary Career.

Join the Back-of-House Leadership Team at Bluewater
Perched on the Intracoastal Waterway in Wrightsville Beach, Bluewater Waterfront Grill pairs scenic views with fresh, coastal cuisine and warm, genuine hospitality. As a Sous Chef, youll be the right hand to our Executive Chef, helping lead kitchen operations, inspire the team, and deliver consistently exceptional dishes. If you thrive in a high-volume, scratch-made kitchen and love leading by example, we want to meet you.

Who You Are
You're a calm force in a busy kitchen, with a passion for great food and even better teamwork. You know how to keep quality high, tempers cool, and the line moving. You lead with heart and discipline, and youre hungry to grow your impact.

What Youll Bring:

• Experience in scratch-made, high-volume kitchens
• A commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and consistency
• Leadership that motivates and holds others accountable
• A deep respect for prep, process, and presentation
• A collaborative mindset and a cool head during service
• A desire to learn and grow within a supportive company

What Youll Do

• Assist the Executive Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Lead and mentor line cooks, prep staff, and dish team
• Uphold our standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation
• Support ordering, inventory, and food cost management
• Collaborate with the BOH leadership team on menu execution
• Jump in wherever neededfrom the saute station to expo
• Help build a positive kitchen culture rooted in teamwork and pride

Why Youll Love Bluewater

• Waterfront Views + Scratch-Made Menu: Work in one of Wilmingtons most iconic locations
• Competitive Pay + Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Dining Discounts across all LM Restaurant concepts
• Opportunities for Career Growth in a company that values internal promotion

About LM Restaurants
Bluewater is part of the LM Restaurants family, a local, family-owned company committed to hospitality that starts with people. We operate over 30 unique restaurant concepts across the Southeast, each built on fresh food, local flavor, and heartfelt service.

LM Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Compensation: Salary ($57,200.00 - $67,600.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong Communication Skills

Mentoring and Coaching Abilities

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Adapt to Changing Situations

Team Building Skills

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Ability to Manage Inventory Effectively

Customer Service Orientation

Conflict Resolution skills

Ability to Maintain a Positive Work Environment

Sous Chef Experience

Positive Attitude

Cleaning / Sanitation

Management of Hourly Kitchen Personnel

Food Preparation and Handling

Food Handling/Storage Knowledge

Equipment Maintenance

300+ Covers Per Night

High - Volume

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