Sous Chef
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Sous Chef
Mobile, AL
Posted 5 days ago
About the job
Join a well-established restaurant group in Tuscaloosa as a Sous Chef. Lead a fast-paced kitchen, focus on food quality, team culture, and customer experience with benefits like health coverage and 401(k).
Requirements
- 2–4+ years of kitchen leadership
- High-volume restaurant experience
- Strong scratch-cooking skills
- Leadership and team support
- Food safety and sanitation
Qualifications
- Proven leadership ability
- Ability to work nights/weekends
- Experience in fast-paced kitchens
- Team-oriented mindset
- Background check required
Full job description
Sous Chef—High-Volume Restaurant
Join a well-established, high-energy restaurant group and step into a leadership role at one of Tuscaloosa’s most popular dining and game-day destinations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, loves leading from the line, and is passionate about food quality, consistency, and team culture.
Sous Chef—Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay with achievable performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match – invest in your future
- Paid time off – because balance matters
Sous Chef—Requirements & Qualifications
- 2–4+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
- Strong scratch-cooking fundamentals with a focus on consistency and execution
- Proven ability to lead, train, and support line cooks and prep teams
- Hands-on leadership style — works the line, leads “elbow to elbow” with the team
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
- Ability to maintain quality, speed, and composure during peak service and game-day volume
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and high-volume event days
- Must pass a background check and drug screen post-offer
Sous Chef—Preferred Background & Skills
- Leadership style rooted in accountability, communication, and teamwork
- Servant-minded leader who sets the tone through action
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment
- Strong integrity, positive attitude, and problem-solving mindset
- Experience working in college-town, sports-driven, or event-heavy restaurants is a plus
Ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career?
Apply today—qualified candidates will be fast-tracked for review and interviews.
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