About this role
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dependable *Sous Chef* to support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations. This hands-on role helps ensure consistent food quality, safe and efficient service, and a positive, collaborative kitchen environment. The ideal candidate brings strong *leadership* and *team management* skills, along with experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
Duties
- Assist with planning, preparing, and cooking menu items to established recipes and quality standards.
- Coordinate daily *food preparation* and kitchen workflow to support timely service.
- Supervise and coach kitchen team members, delegate tasks, and help maintain a respectful, organized workplace.
- Monitor food inventory, freshness, storage, and kitchen supplies; communicate replenishment needs.
- Follow and reinforce *food safety* and *food handling* procedures, including proper sanitation and temperature control.
- Keep kitchen work areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and orderly.
- Work closely with front-of-house staff to coordinate service and address guest needs.
- Support restaurant operations as needed, including assisting with serving or bartending duties when appropriate.
- Help resolve service issues and maintain consistent standards during busy periods.
Experience
- Previous *kitchen experience* and *cooking* experience required; professional *food preparation* experience strongly preferred.
- *Supervising experience*, *team management*, or other demonstrated *leadership* experience preferred.
- Experience in *food service*, a *restaurant*, or the broader *food industry* is an asset.
- Familiarity with *restaurant management*, *hospitality*, food safety practices, and safe food handling is preferred.
- *Bartending* or *serving* experience is helpful.
- Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment are essential.
Pay: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person