Sous Chef

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sous Chef to join our vibrant culinary team. In this pivotal role, you will assist the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and service. Your energetic leadership will inspire your team to deliver memorable dining experiences across fine dining, catering, and banquet settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, manage diverse food production activities, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about hospitality and team management, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact!

Duties

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment focused on excellence and efficiency.
• Manage inventory control and food management processes to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Assist with menu planning, ensuring dishes meet quality standards and align with dietary requirements and customer preferences.
• Enforce food safety sanitizing procedures and maintain compliance with health regulations across all kitchen activities.
• Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions by supervising food production and service logistics.
• Monitor shift management tasks such as scheduling, staffing levels, and ensuring smooth kitchen flow during busy periods.

Experience

• Proven supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Extensive culinary experience with a strong background in fine dining, catering, or banquet environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in food safety practices, sanitizing procedures, and kitchen management.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems, cost control measures, and food handling protocols.
• Experience managing teams of chefs or kitchen staff with leadership skills that motivate performance.
• Knowledge of menu planning tailored to dietary needs and customer expectations within the food industry.
• Prior restaurant or hospitality management experience is highly desirable for success in this role.

Join us to lead with passion, elevate culinary standards, and create unforgettable dining experiences!

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person