Sous Chef

Quabena’s Kitchen is a Ghanaian restaurant dedicated to serving flavorful, authentic Ghanaian cuisine in a welcoming environment. We are looking for a skilled, dependable, and passionate Sous Chef to support our kitchen operations, maintain food quality, and help deliver an excellent dining experience to every guest.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef will assist with overseeing daily kitchen operations, preparing authentic Ghanaian dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate has strong cooking skills and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with daily kitchen operations and food preparation.

Prepare authentic Ghanaian dishes, including jollof rice, waakye, banku, fufu, soups, stews, grilled meats, and other traditional specialties.

Ensure food is consistently flavorful, properly seasoned, and presented to restaurant standards.

Supervise and support line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen team members.

Help coordinate food preparation and timing during busy service hours.

Monitor inventory, check ingredient quality, and communicate supply needs to management.

Assist with ordering ingredients and minimizing food waste.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with food safety requirements.

Ensure proper food storage, temperature control, and safe handling practices.

Assist with menu preparation, portion control, and maintaining recipe consistency.

Train and guide kitchen staff on preparation methods, cleanliness, and kitchen procedures.

Help manage food costs while maintaining high-quality meals.

Step in to lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is unavailable.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Sous Chef, line cook, or experienced professional cook.

Strong knowledge of Ghanaian and West African cuisine.

Ability to prepare traditional Ghanaian dishes with authentic flavor and consistency.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage.

Reliable, punctual, professional, and able to work flexible restaurant hours.

Ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen team and restaurant management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a Ghanaian, West African, or African restaurant.

Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating food service.

Food safety certification, such as ServSafe, or willingness to obtain one.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who takes pride in their cooking, understands the importance of authentic Ghanaian flavors, and can help maintain a well-organized, professional kitchen. The ideal candidate is a team player who can take initiative, work independently, and help Quabena’s Kitchen maintain excellent food quality and customer satisfaction.

Quabena’s Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person