JOBSEARCHER

Sous Chef

BluebirdChapel Hill, NCApril 14th, 2026
Bluebird, the French bistro in Chapel Hill that was voted Best New Restaurant 2022 by the N&O readers and Best New Restaurant in Orange County by Indyweek, and received six \Best Of\ awards from Chapel Hill Magazine, is looking for a strong Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will have a broad experience in professional kitchens with dome particular experience in French cuisine. Restaurant Manager for Chapel Hill French Bistro The team at Bluebird is in search of a Restaurant Manager to work alongside our GM, Chef de Cuisine, and Director of Operations. We would like to meet someone who: is internally driven to create peak guest experiences can find, motivate, and maintain a team of committed professionals does the right thing when no one is watching possesses a hunger for classic bistro cuisine and a thirst for French wine and cocktails has the confidence to teach, and the humility to learn is psychologically and physically prepared for the challenge and exhilaration of working in a restaurant gets it. Qualifications for this position include and are not limited to the following: High school diploma/GED required. Multiple years of service experience in fine dining or casual fine dining. Proficiency with Point-of-Sale software. Able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment. Capable of multitasking under extreme pressure. Ability to work on feet for ten hours a shift. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds at a time. Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead onto high shelves. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Bluebird is an authentic French bistro in Chapel Hill, NC (operated by the same owner and management team as Hawthorne & Wood). With our indoor and outdoor dining spaces, open kitchen, and copper-top bar, we provide guests with a memorable dining experience that is at once comforting, casual, and world-class. Pay: $50000.00 - $55000.00 / year Pay: Bonus pay Benefits: Paid time off Job Type: fulltime Education: High school degree Work location: On-site