Job Title: Sous ChefJ
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior level
- Reports To: Executive Chef / General Manager
- Pay-Salary
Job Description
Frigates is seeking a passionate, high-energy, and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. As a Sous Chef, you will be the driving force behind kitchen execution, ensuring that every dish leaving the line meets our high standards for quality, presentation, and flavor.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess sharp leadership skills, and are dedicated to maintaining a clean, efficient, and positive kitchen culture, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Culinary Leadership: Act as second-in-command in the kitchen, managing line cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers. Lead by example during high-volume service.
- Quality Control: Oversee daily food preparation and execution, ensuring strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and plating specifications.
- Operations & Inventory: Assist the Executive Chef with ordering, inventory management, food cost controls, and minimizing waste.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Enforce immaculate kitchen sanitation standards. Ensure the kitchen complies with all local health department regulations and food safety codes at all times.
- Team Development: Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
- Expediting: Efficiently run the pass during peak hours to ensure timely ticket times and seamless communication between the front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH).
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume, upscale-casual restaurant.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage, train, and direct a diverse kitchen team under pressure.
- Technical Skill: Exceptional culinary skills, knife work, and comprehensive knowledge of various cooking techniques and stations.
- Certification: ServSafe Manager certification (or equivalent) required.
- Availability: Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Meal discounts
- Paid time off / Health benefits (Note: Modify based on Frigates' actual benefits package)
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
