Sous Chef

Sous Chef / Assistant Chef – Duties & Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and dependable Sous Chef / Assistant Chef to work directly alongside our Executive Chef. This position is ideal for someone who has kitchen experience, enjoys working as part of a team, and is eager to continue developing their culinary skills.

The Sous Chef will play an important role in preparing the kitchen before service and assisting the Executive Chef with the preparation and execution of our dishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Complete necessary prep work before the Executive Chef begins service, ensuring the kitchen is organized and ready.
• Prepare ingredients according to established recipes and standards, including chopping, portioning, sauces, proteins, vegetables, pasta preparations, and other components.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of dishes during service.
• Learn recipes, techniques, plating standards, and kitchen procedures directly from the Executive Chef.
• Follow recipes and portion standards consistently to maintain food quality and control food costs.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and organization.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Keep prep areas, cooking stations, equipment, and the overall kitchen clean and organized.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate prep or inventory needs to the Executive Chef.
• Help minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, and storage.
• Assist the Executive Chef during busy service periods and be able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Follow the Executive Chef’s direction while gradually developing the ability to handle additional kitchen responsibilities independently.
• Be willing to learn all aspects of our menu and preparation methods.
• Help maintain consistent quality, presentation, and execution of every dish leaving the kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff wherever needed to ensure smooth daily operations.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organized, hardworking, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate does not need to know everything from day one, but must have a strong work ethic, take direction well, and have a genuine interest in developing their culinary skills under the guidance of our Executive Chef.

Experience in an Italian kitchen or with Italian cuisine is preferred, but a strong willingness to learn and grow is equally important.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person