Sous Chef | Full-Service Restaurant

Concept Type: Upscale Casual

Location: Surprise, AZ

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per year

The Restaurant is known for bold flavors, a driven culinary identity, and a culture that genuinely invests in its people, this is a brand where skilled culinary leaders come to do their best work. The energy in the kitchen is real. The standards are high. And the team behind it all is the kind you actually want to show up for every day.

The Back of House is not an afterthought — it is the heartbeat of the operation. Our mission lives in every dish that leaves the kitchen, and the Sous Chef in Surprise, AZ is one of the key people who makes it happen.

If you are a culinary leader who thrives under pressure, takes pride in a clean and organized kitchen, and knows how to bring out the best in a team — this role was built for you.

Job Qualifications

To be considered for the Sous Chef position in Surprise, AZ, candidates should bring:

• 2+ years of full-service restaurant experience in a management or leadership capacity
• Strong working kitchen knowledge, including butchering and portion control
• Deep commitment to Iconic Hospitality standards — you do not just meet guest expectations, you exceed them
• Solid communication and organizational skills — you can lead a team, coordinate a shift, and hold people accountable without losing your cool
• Working knowledge of food and labor cost control, inventory management, and purchasing
• Expertise in food safety and sanitation procedures — NCO (Neat, Clean, Organized) is not just a policy, it is a mindset

Job Responsibilities

As the Sous Chef in Surprise, AZ, you will be at the center of the action — and that is exactly where great culinary leaders want to be. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct support to the Executive Chef across all areas of kitchen operations
• Managing Back of House team members, food production, and operations.
• Leading, coaching, counseling, and developing team members — providing consistent feedback, direction, and discipline where needed, including termination recommendations
• Overseeing ordering and receiving of produce, seafood, and main food orders
• Conducting daily and bi-weekly inventory with your team to maintain accurate food cost controls
• Building and managing Back of House schedules to optimize staffing and operational efficiency
• Driving team development by actively interviewing and hiring BOH team members to meet staffing goals
• Supervising and participating in butchering and portion control on every shift
• Creating and maintaining a positive kitchen culture — one where quality food, clean standards, and team accountability are non-negotiable
• Staying calm and composed in high-pressure situations, setting the tone for the entire kitchen team

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary of $85,000 – $95,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A culture built on purpose, hospitality, and team investment
• Real opportunity for career advancement within a respected, growing concept
• A kitchen environment that values craft, precision, and leadership
• The chance to work within a brand known for extraordinary guest experiences and a strong operational backbone

The Sous Chef role in Surprise, AZ is not for someone looking to coast. It is for a culinary leader who is fired up — literally and figuratively — about building something great. If you are ready to step into a kitchen where your skills, your leadership, and your passion for hospitality genuinely matter, this is your opportunity.

Send your resume directly to John Wilcoxon to be considered for the Sous Chef position in Surprise, AZ. John@GeckoHospitality.com

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