Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager
Company: Carowinds
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Carowinds is seeking a talented and motivated Kitchen
Manager to join our dynamic Food & Beverage team. Serving as the
park’s Sous Chef, this position plays a key leadership role in
supporting the culinary operations across the park’s diverse dining
venues, catering events, and seasonal festivals. Reporting directly
to the Executive Chef, the Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef) will assist
in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest
standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. This role
supports the development and execution of innovative menus, staff
training, and operational excellence that enhance the guest dining
experience throughout the park. The ideal candidate is a hands-on
culinary professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for
food, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced
environment. Working collaboratively with the culinary leadership
team, the Sous Chef will help lead a culture of consistency,
creativity, and excellence that reflects Carowinds’ commitment to
exceptional guest service and memorable experiences. Benefits: 3
weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays) Several medical
coverage options to fit your needs best 401K match FREE entry to
ALL our parks and water parks! Perks: Complimentary tickets for
friends and family Discounts on food and park merchandise Full-time
and part-time employee events and gatherings Responsibilities: •
Ensures standards of quality and presentation are met for all
locations, while controlling production, waste and spoilage •
Creates and manages schedule based on budgeted attendance and
business needs • Ensures that staff is well trained and follows all
safety and sanitation standards, and in compliance will all local,
state and federal laws • Develops and implements menu items,
recipes and product presentation and introduces standards of
quality with presentation. • Performs ordering while maintaining
inventory levels. Prepares annual budgets and monitors progress of
budget plans • Recruits, interviews, hires and trains divisional
staff as needed • Ensures the availability of all needed materials
and equipment for efficient operation of the department/division •
Adheres to and enforces all Six Flags and specific Park policies
and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and
demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of
employment • Other duties may be assigned Qualifications: • At
Least 21 Years of Age • High School Diploma or GED • 6 - 10 Years
Culinary Experience • Ability to manage multiple facilities, foods
and logistics distribution development • Knowledge of knives, major
kitchen production equipment and bakery and pastry work • Basic
computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word •
College or culinary training or extensive cooking and production
experience • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods
to meet business needs • Ability to pass a mandatory (or random)
drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or
provincial law • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of
age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit,
criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal
references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal,
state, or provincial law
Keywords: Carowinds, Asheville , Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Gastonia, North Carolina
