Top 95 Kitchen leader Jobs in Allentown, Pa

Sous Chef
The Shelby —Allentown, PA
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Dining Services
Country Meadows Retirement Communities —Allentown, PA
- From $68,640 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
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16h
Executive Chef 3
Sodexo —Allentown, PA
- $81,685 - $105,710 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Team Leader/Manager
Chick-fil-A —Whitehall Township, PA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Dietary/Wellness Director or Manager
Preventive Measures —Bethlehem, PA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Organizational skills
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Metz Culinary Management —Center Valley, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Cooking
- Mid-level
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Dining Services Director
Abington Manor at Morgan Hill —Easton, PA
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Cook- Archer Music Hall
Live Nation —Allentown, PA
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Fair chance
- Adoption assistance
Premium Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | PPL Center
Oak View Group —Allentown, PA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
3h
Executive Chef 1
Parkhurst Dining —Easton, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 8 years
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Manager - Lehigh Valley Meal Service Center
Whitsons Culinary Group —Allentown, PA
- $52,245 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Operations Manager
Metz Culinary Management —Bethlehem, PA
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Mid-level
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16h
Tile Installer
Agentis Kitchen & Bath —Allentown, PA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Crew Leader, Fire Prevention - Evening Shift
Kensol Airways —Bethlehem, PA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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General Manager - Restaurant
Moe's Southwest Grill —Easton, PA
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Inventory control
- ServSafe
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Carpenter
Agentis Kitchen & Bath —Allentown, PA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Crew Leader, Fire Prevention - Evening Shift
Kensol Airways —Allentown, PA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Restaurant Team Member
Don Juan Mex Grill —Easton, PA
- $11 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Fast casual restaurant
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Overnight Shift
Nelbud —Allentown, PA
- $18 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Military
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Modern Fusion Catering —Nazareth, PA
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
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Sous Chef

The Shelby -
Allentown, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Food provided

Qualifications

Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Recipe adherence
Teamwork
Recipe development
ServSafe
Team leadership
Shift management
English
Performance management
Team development
Kitchen cost control
Kitchen staff training
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Staff development
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

About the Role

The Sous Chef is the direct support to the Executive Chef. This is a working leadership role that operates at a high level — both on the line and in the management of culinary standards, kitchen teams, and daily BOH operations. The Sous Chef steps into the Chef de Cuisine role when required and is expected to lead with the same standard and accountability at the restaurant level in every situation. This role is for a senior culinary leader who is ready to take the next step and has the discipline, business acumen, and kitchen command to operate at a group level.

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing BOH operations, culinary standards, and team performance across all locations
Execute and enforce recipe standards, plating specifications, and quality benchmarks at every service period
Step into the Chef de Cuisine role when assigned, assuming full kitchen authority at the location level
Lead the kitchen floor during service including managing stations, calling tickets, and holding the pass
Assist in menu development, seasonal activations, and recipe testing in collaboration with the Executive Chef
Manage food cost, labor, and inventory at the location level as directed
Oversee ordering, vendor relationships, and par level management in alignment with approved purchasing controls
Recruit, train, and develop Sous Chef level team members and below
Drive cook progression across the culinary team and build a development pipeline for all kitchen staff
Hold all BOH team members to The Shelby's standards of conduct, execution, and kitchen culture
Lead or assist with pre-shift meetings and ensure clear BOH communication before every service

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience including time at the Sous Chef level or above in a high-volume, full-service operation
Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor, and kitchen operations at the location level
Strong working knowledge of menu engineering, recipe development, and culinary standards management
Proven experience developing and leading a kitchen team across multiple levels of cook progression
ServSafe Certification required
Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English
Flexible schedule availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

What to Expect

This role operates with a high degree of ownership and independence. The Sous Chef is held to the Chef de Cuisine standard when leading at the restaurant level and is expected to carry that authority on every shift. The Shelby is a structured, growth-oriented operation and this position is part of the senior culinary leadership team.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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