Sous Chef | Culinary Manager

Sous Chef | Culinary Manager

Join a high-energy, chef-driven restaurant group blending bold Asian flavors, scratch cooking, and a vibrant guest experience. This is an opportunity for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads from the line, and takes pride in building strong teams and consistent operations.

Sous Chef | Culinary Manager Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary up to $70,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group
• Dynamic, team-oriented culture
• Dining discounts
• Ongoing leadership and culinary development

Sous Chef | Culinary Manager Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or BOH leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Strong scratch kitchen experience preferred
• Experience leading teams in upscale casual, polished casual, Asian-inspired, or chef-driven concepts
• Ability to manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and develop kitchen teams
• Strong expo and line leadership during peak service periods
• Experience maintaining consistency in recipe execution and plating standards
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
• Ability to manage ordering, prep pars, and kitchen scheduling
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Must Haves:

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Stable work history with progressive growth
• Ability to drive accountability and maintain culture in the BOH
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and team development

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee service execution
• Manage prep production, inventory, and food ordering
• Train, coach, and develop BOH team members
• Monitor ticket times and kitchen flow during service
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency standards are maintained
• Partner with FOH leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Control waste, labor, and food cost performance
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen

Sous Chef | Culinary Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience with Asian cuisine, sushi, wok cooking, or fusion concepts
• Experience opening new restaurant locations or helping scale operations
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus
• Culinary training or certification preferred
• Experience with restaurant inventory and scheduling systems
• Strong mentorship and team-building background