Sous Chef

Sous Chef | Wilmington, NC

About Giorgios Hospitality Group

For more than 35 years, Giorgios Hospitality Group has been a driving force in Southeastern hospitality, founded by internationally recognized restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias. From our flagship Parizade in Durham to our celebrated portfolio of 18 distinct concepts spanning bistros, tavernas, brasseries, and a Top 100 Steakhouse, we bring the food and culture of destinations around the world to the communities we serve. In Wilmington, that includes Kipos Hellenic Cuisine, G·Prime Steak & Cellar, Fortuna Cucina Italiana, and Tomiko-San, four of the Port City's most celebrated dining destinations. Guided by our philosophy of creating unique and memorable experiences "one guest, one plate at a time," we are chef-driven, locally sourced, and deeply committed to hospitality that feels personal, generous, and unforgettable. Now, we're bringing a bold new Coastal Hellenic concept to Wilmington, and we're looking for a Chef de Cuisine to help bring it to life.

The Role: Sous Chef

Giorgios Hospitality Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership at one of our Wilmington concepts. This role is ideal for a chef who thrives under pressure, leads with confidence, and is passionate about consistency, technique, and mentoring a strong kitchen team.

Recommended Experience

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or sous chef role
• Fine dining or high-volume restaurant background preferred
• Strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and understanding of kitchen operations
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

General Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service execution
• Supervise and mentor line cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, plating standards, and service timing
• Maintain quality control across all stations during service
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and receiving
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and health code standards at all times
• Step in to cover stations or lead service in the Chef de Cuisine's absence
• Help train new kitchen team members on standards and procedures
• Contribute ideas during menu development and specials planning
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to grow within an established, multi-concept hospitality group
• Collaborative, chef-driven kitchen culture

Ready to bring your talent to the coast? Apply today and help us launch Wilmington's newest Coastal Hellenic dining destination.

Giorgios Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person