Sous Chef

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership skills will elevate our restaurant’s dining experience. As a vital part of our kitchen, you will assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining a vibrant, efficient kitchen environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary expertise while managing a team dedicated to excellence in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high standards of food preparation.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and energetic team atmosphere.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, presentation, and quality meet brand standards.
• Manage food handling procedures, safety protocols, and sanitation practices in compliance with health regulations.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste.
• Contribute to menu development by suggesting innovative dishes and seasonal specials.
• Ensure excellent food service by coordinating with front-of-house staff and maintaining a positive dining environment.

Skills

• Proven supervising experience within a busy restaurant or food service setting.
• Strong background in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.
• Extensive food handling knowledge with a focus on safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Experience in restaurant management including inventory control and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with staff and vendors.
• Knowledge of food industry trends, hospitality best practices, and bartending or serving experience is a plus.

This role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to grow their leadership capabilities while delivering memorable dining experiences. We’re committed to supporting your career development through ongoing training and a vibrant work environment where your skills can shine!

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person