Sous Chef

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this vital leadership role, you will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and service. Your passion for culinary excellence and team management will drive a positive kitchen environment, elevate our dining experience, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced, fine dining setting while mentoring junior staff and managing kitchen workflows with enthusiasm and precision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering supplies, controlling costs, and maintaining accurate stock levels to minimize waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety sanitizing procedures, hygiene standards, and health regulations across all kitchen activities.
• Support menu planning and development by contributing creative ideas that align with the restaurant’s concept and customer preferences.
• Enforce plating standards, portion control, and ticket times.
• Oversee closing procedures — breakdown, labeling, cleaning to health code.
• Assist in training new team members on food production techniques, safety protocols, and service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fine dining environments with a strong background in food production and kitchen management - 2+ years in a fine dining or high-standard kitchen preferred.
• Demonstrated supervising experience within a busy restaurant or catering setting.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures, dietary department practices, and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to manage teams effectively while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with a passion for culinary excellence and hospitality.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a multi-concept kitchen with shifting menus while maintaining attention to detail.

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person