Sous Chef

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. Known for our scratch-kitchen philosophy, We are primarily a scratch-kitchen. You will work alongside our Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold strict quality standards, and mentor line cooks. Assist in creating featured menu items

Work Schedule & Hours

Status: Full-Time, Salaried (~40 hours per week)

Operating Hours: Open for dinner service from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Typical Shift Structure: Morning prep and opening, afternoon prep and supervision leading into line execution and closing management.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Operations: Supervise daily prep and dinner service, maintain kitchen cleanliness, working on the line as needed to ensure timing, presentation, and quality control.

Scratch Prep Management: Direct and assist in food preparation production, including all Proteins. Completion of daily prep lists.

Team Leadership: Assist in training, scheduling, and mentoring line and prep cooks while maintaining a positive, efficient kitchen environment.

Inventory & Quality: Help manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and minimize waste while ensuring strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Menu Execution: Ensure consistent execution of all food according to established recipes & Plating

Closing Operations: Manage end-of-night kitchen walkthroughs, station teardowns, and prep lists for the following day.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of culinary management or lead cook experience in a high-volume or high-end steakhouse/fine-dining environment.
• Strong working knowledge of butchery, sauces, and scratch-kitchen prep techniques.
• Proven ability to lead a team during fast-paced service.
• ServSafe or state-equivalent food safety certification required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive annual salary $55,000-$70,000 (based on experience.) Manageable quality-of-life hours driven by a focused 4:30PM-8:00PM service window, Paid time off (PTO), Health Insurance and shift meal.