Sous Chef - Upscale Restaurant

Sous Chef – Upscale Restaurant

$75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

Join this renowned restaurant group as the Sous Chef, responsible for supporting all kitchen operations, complete with excellent benefits, competitive salary, and outstanding career growth opportunities.

COMPANY:

• Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence
• Combines innovative concepts, elevated design, and outstanding service across 4 distinct concepts

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

• Medical insurance paid 100%
• Dental and Vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 401k (after 1 year, with 5% matching)
• 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks after 2+ years
• 7 company holidays
• Dining discounts

YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:

The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in all BOH operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in managing the kitchen with production and execution, training and mentoring the culinary and FOH staff, as well as managing food and labor costs on a daily basis
• Daily inspections of all food prepared; ensure cleanliness and sanitation procedures are followed by the entire BOH team
• Coordinate training activities with the main kitchen, prep cooks and dishwashers
• Maintain all specialized company equipment and ensure cleaning protocols are followed
• Build lasting relationship with all vendors
• Assist Chef de Cuisine with food and beverage related issues, execution issues and problem solving
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain propery inventory control levels
• Experienced leader to anchor and guide the service team with confidence and efficiency
• Assist in scheduling, training, and performance management of kitchen staff

BACKGROUND PROFILE :

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef with an $8M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Experience with Italian and/or French cuisine strongly preferred
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic, detail oriented, and a passion for hospitality
• Must be quick to learn, flexible, and comfortable adapting in a fast-changing environment
• Able to pivot swiftly and embrace new challenges with a learning mindset

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLO YER