Job Title: Sous Chef

Concept Type: Full-Service Casual Dining

Location: Fargo, North Dakota

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Join a scratch-kitchen concept built on a simple idea: quality in every shape and form, applied without compromise. Since 1989, this restaurant has built its reputation on open-flame cooking, expertly sourced cuts of meat, and a menu that rewards culinary craft over shortcuts. The team culture here runs on encouragement, hard work, and real career growth, the kind of environment where a talented Sous Chef can sharpen their skills and build a long-term career, not just punch a clock. If you're ready to bring your leadership and technique to a kitchen that takes its food seriously, the Sous Chef position in Fargo, North Dakota is worth your attention.

Job Qualifications:

• Current or recent experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or senior kitchen leader in full-service casual dining, bar and grill, or themed casual concepts
• Strong working knowledge of food production, food safety standards, and kitchen sanitation practices
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop back-of-house talent
• Highly proficient in verbal and written communication
• Comfortable with basic Microsoft Office; POS system experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay composed under pressure
• Commitment to a structured, high-volume kitchen environment requiring 55+ hours per week
• Energetic, upbeat leadership style with a results-driven mindset

Job Responsibilities:

As the Sous Chef in Fargo, North Dakota, you will:

• Lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef, ensuring consistency across every plate
• Uphold food quality, presentation, and safety standards during every shift
• Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen staff to meet high performance expectations
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls to support profitability
• Enforce health code and sanitation compliance throughout the kitchen
• Step in to run service and manage the line during peak volume periods
• Support menu execution, including seasonal specials and scratch-made items
• Build a kitchen culture centered on accountability, teamwork, and pride in the work

Company Benefits:

• Strong work/life balance
• Competitive compensation package
• Job security within an established, growing concept
• Personal training and development programs
• Unlimited growth potential for the right leader

This Sous Chef opportunity in Fargo, North Dakota is built for a kitchen professional who wants more than a job, a place to grow, lead, and be recognized for the standards they hold. If you're ready to bring your experience to a kitchen that matches your intensity, apply today for the Sous Chef position in Fargo, North Dakota.

To be considered, send your resume to Laura Black at laura.black@geckohospitality.com or call 605-221-5959 for details.