Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager, where your leadership and culinary expertise will drive exceptional food experiences. In this vital role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage food production, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your energetic approach will inspire your team to deliver outstanding service in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talents while managing a vibrant kitchen team dedicated to excellence.
Duties
- Lead and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality in all dishes
- Manage inventory control, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimizing waste to optimize costs
- Implement and uphold food safety sanitizing procedures and sanitation standards across the kitchen
- Coordinate menu planning and catering services, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and dietary requirements
- Supervise shift operations, including managing schedules, assigning tasks, and maintaining smooth workflow
- Oversee the dietary department when applicable, ensuring compliance with nutritional guidelines and special dietary needs
- Maintain accurate records of food production, inventory levels, and safety inspections
- Support training initiatives for staff development in culinary skills, food handling, and customer service excellence
Qualifications
- Proven experience in fine dining establishments with strong culinary skills in cooking and food presentation
- Supervising experience in a fast-paced kitchen or hospitality setting
- Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures and sanitation standards
- Experience with banquet service, catering, and large-scale food production is highly desirable
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of managing teams effectively
- Familiarity with inventory management, cost control, and kitchen management systems
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Background in restaurant or food service management within the food industry is preferred
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
This role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to lead a talented team while delivering memorable dining experiences. If you thrive in energetic environments where leadership meets creativity, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $6,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
