SOUS CHEF - Kid Shelleen's Now Hiring $55,000 base salary + bonus potential + benefits package + dining discounts + professional development opportunities Ready to lead a busy, scratch kitchen with a team that values quality, creativity, and hospitality? Kid Shelleen's is hiring an experienced Sous Chef to join our management team. If you're passionate about producing outstanding food, developing cooks, and growing your culinary career, we'd love to meet you. Use your experience, develop your leadership, and build your career with HHG.
Why Join our HHG Award-Winning Team!
For over 35 years, Harry’s Hospitality Group has been a Delaware hospitality leader known for exceptional food, service, and team culture. Join a company where hospitality, growth, and people development are at the center of everything we do.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Established Delaware restaurant group with a strong reputation.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Employee dining discounts.
POSITION SUMMARY: As Sous Chef, you'll work side-by-side with the Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, coach the culinary team, maintain exceptional food quality, and ensure every guest receives an outstanding dining experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead daily kitchen operations and service
- Ensure food quality and presentation
- Expedite service during peak periods
- Coach and develop line cooks
- Assist with hiring and training
- Manage inventory and food costs
- Help create seasonal features and specials
- Maintain sanitation and food safety standards
REQUIREMENTS: - Experience: 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume environment, including previous leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook or similar role.
- Education: Culinary degree from an accredited institution, equivalent high-level apprenticeship or experience in the field. Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
- Certifications: Valid ServSafe Manager certification (or equivalent state-required food safety certificate).
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with advanced cooking techniques, professional knife skills, and familiarity with restaurant management/POS software.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional time management, clear communication, and strong leadership presence in high-pressure environments.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Ability to stand for long shifts (8–10+ hours) in high-temperature environments.
- Frequent lifting of up to 50–60 lbs and repetitive hand motions.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfort working in hot, humid, and high-noise environments.
This full-time role requires flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of restaurant leadership responsibilities.
BENEFITS include medical, dental, vision, supplemental, basic life and AD&D, vacation, dining discounts, professional development and more.
If you're ready to join one of Delaware's most respected restaurant groups and take the next step in your culinary career, APPLY TODAY. We are interviewing!
Job Type: Full-time
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