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 standards. Your passion for culinary excellence and team management will drive our kitchen’s success, creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while leading a motivated team in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.

Duties

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and maintaining high morale.
• Oversee food production processes to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Implement and monitor food safety sanitizing procedures to uphold health regulations and cleanliness.
• Manage inventory control and food handling to minimize waste and optimize costs.
• Coordinate catering events and banquet services, ensuring timely and flawless execution.
• Assist in menu planning, costing, and ensuring compliance with dietary requirements and customer preferences.
• Oversee shift management, including scheduling staff and maintaining smooth kitchen workflow.

Experience

• Proven supervisory experience within a busy kitchen environment, preferably in fine dining or hospitality settings.
• Extensive culinary experience with a strong background in food production, preparation, and presentation.
• Experience managing banquet services, catering events, or large-scale food service operations.
• Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures, inventory management, and cost control measures.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively under pressure.
• Familiarity with restaurant management systems, menu planning, and kitchen operations.
• Previous experience in the food industry with a focus on hospitality standards is highly desirable.

Join us to lead a passionate culinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences!

Pay: From $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person