Sous Chef
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About the job
A respected restaurant group seeks a talented Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, focus on quality, technique, and team development in a fine-dining environment.
Requirements
- Culinary leadership experience
- Upscale restaurant background
- Strong knife skills
- Food safety practices
- Team management skills
Qualifications
- Progressive culinary experience
- Stable employment history
- Passion for food and learning
- Hands-on with proteins, sauces
- Strong presentation skills
Full job description
Sous Chef
A respected, chef-driven restaurant group is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This is an opportunity for a true culinarian who takes pride in technique, ingredients, execution, and continuing to grow as a chef.
Sous Chef Compensation & Benefits
• $60,000-$70,000 base salary
• Attainable bonus opportunity
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
Sous Chef Qualifications / Responsibilities
• Sous Chef or comparable culinary leadership experience
• Strong background in upscale, chef-driven, or fine-dining restaurants
• Strong scratch cooking, knife skills, and overall culinary technique
• Hands-on experience with proteins, sauces, stocks, vegetables, and composed dishes
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Lead and develop cooks while maintaining a strong presence in the kitchen
• Support prep, production, service execution, ordering, inventory, and food cost controls
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and continued culinary improvement
• Strong food safety and sanitation practices
• Stable employment history with progressive culinary experience
• Genuine passion for food, hospitality, teamwork, and continued learning