Sous Chef Needed at Bluewater Waterfront Grill
Position: Sous Chef
Location: Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Wilmington, NC
Schedule: Full-time (hours vary based on service, typically evenings/weekends)
Compensation: $57,200 – $67,600 annually plus performance bonus
Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company contribution
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Company paid life insurance and short term disability coverage
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Paid time off and flexible scheduling
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Generous employee dining discounts
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Tuition reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities
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, you’ll 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
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A calm force in a busy kitchen, passionate about great food and teamwork
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Skilled at maintaining quality, managing stress, and keeping the line moving
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A leader with heart and discipline, eager to grow your impact
What You’ll Bring
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Experience in scratch-made, high-volume kitchens
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Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and consistency
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Leadership that motivates and holds others accountable
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Respect for prep, process, and presentation
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A collaborative mindset and a cool head during service
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Desire to learn and grow within a supportive company
What You’ll Do
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Assist the Executive Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
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Lead and mentor line cooks, prep staff, and dish team
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Uphold standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation
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Support ordering, inventory, and food cost management
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Collaborate with BOH leadership on menu execution
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Jump in wherever needed—from sauté station to expo
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Help build a positive kitchen culture rooted in teamwork and pride
Why You’ll Love Bluewater
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Waterfront Views + Scratch-Made Menu: Work in one of Wilmington’s most iconic locations
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Competitive Pay + Full Benefits
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401(k) with Company Contribution
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Paid Time Off
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Employee Dining Discounts across all LM Restaurant concepts
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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.