Junior Sous Chef

Pay: $23.00 per hour
Reports to: Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef
Work Location: In person

Position Overview
We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support the Executive Sous Chef and lead morning prep and lunch service. This role helps run daily BOH operations, maintain food quality and safety, and keep the kitchen organized and ready for service.

Essential Duties

• Be in charge of morning prep and lunch service, including opening procedures, prep lists, station setup, and service flow.
• Support the Executive Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, ordering, receiving, inventory, and sanitation.
• Supervise, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Ensure recipes, portioning, plating, and station standards are followed consistently.
• Maintain cleanliness, FIFO, labeling, storage, equipment care, and health department readiness.
• Assist with food cost awareness, waste reduction, training, and performance feedback.
• Communicate professionally with BOH and FOH teams.
• Uphold Maggie’s Midtown standards for professionalism, respect, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong culinary fundamentals, knife skills, and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy lunch service.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Must be available for morning prep and lunch service; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Food provided

To Apply: In Person

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person