Sous Chef

Salary: $55,000–$65,000

Upscale Casual Dining | Scratch Kitchen | Strong Local Brand

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef for a busy, well-established upscale casual restaurant known for great food, strong hospitality, and a loyal local following. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary leader who enjoys working in a high-volume kitchen, developing people, maintaining consistency, and being part of a respected restaurant group. The ideal candidate will have strong back-of-house leadership experience, a hands-on approach, and the ability to support daily kitchen operations while helping maintain high standards for food quality, execution, cleanliness, and team performance. This role is a great fit for someone who takes pride in scratch cooking, kitchen organization, and leading a team through busy service periods.

Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Support daily back-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Lead, coach, and develop cooks, prep team members, and dish staff
• Ensure consistent food quality, plate presentation, ticket times, and recipe execution
• Assist with ordering, inventory, prep planning, and product rotation
• Monitor food cost, waste, portion control, and other controllable costs
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
• Help create a positive, organized, and accountable kitchen culture
• Partner with the Executive Chef and management team to drive operational results
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing team development

Sous Chef Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience preferred
• Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, or lead line cook experience considered
• Strong understanding of scratch kitchen operations, prep systems, and high-volume execution
• Ability to lead from the line and support the team during peak volume
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory, ordering, and cost controls
• Stable work history and a genuine passion for food, hospitality, and team development

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $55,000–$65,000
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity with a strong local restaurant group
• Supportive leadership and structured training
• High-volume environment with a quality-focused culinary program

Apply Today

This is a strong opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants to join a respected local restaurant, work with a quality-driven culinary team, and continue growing in a high-volume upscale casual environment. If you are a hands-on kitchen leader who takes pride in consistency, organization, and developing people, we would like to speak with you.