Sous Chef

About This Role

The Sous Chef will build and lead a motivated team to produce high-quality food, support continuous improvement in customer satisfaction, and drive compliance with health and safety standards. This role requires developing creative menus while fostering a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
• Support team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Requirements

• A cook's certificate or associate's degree from an accredited culinary program, or 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• Passion for food, desire to grow, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities
• Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking

Qualifications

• A cook's certificate or associate's degree from an accredited culinary program, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits