Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Full Time

Northern Jersey Shore , NJ 

Join a premier beachfront brasserie on the  New Jersey Shore as a Sous Chef and become an integral part of our culinary leadership team. Our chef-driven, European-inspired concept focuses on locally caught seafood and an elevated all-day menu, alongside a craft cocktail program. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of indoor-outdoor dining, private events, and a lively beach bar, making this a dynamic and rewarding kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and brigade across all stations and service periods.
• Drive consistency across a seasonally evolving, chef-crafted menu program.
• Oversee the locally sourced seafood and raw bar program.
• Manage weekend brunch production alongside à la carte and prix fixe service.
• Collaborate with the bar team on food and cocktail menu alignment.
• Manage food cost, ordering, and inventory efficiently.
• Coordinate event and beach bar kitchen output.
• Develop and mentor the culinary team to foster growth and skill enhancement.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive culinary experience; Sous Chef or Senior CDP title is required.
• Background in upscale or fine dining; hotel, resort, inn, or waterfront experience preferred.
• Proficient in classical kitchen techniques: stocks, sauces, seafood fabrication, and raw bar preparation.
• Experience across multiple service periods: dinner, brunch, prix fixe, and events.
• ServSafe certification preferred; a culinary degree is a plus.

Compensation

• $75,000–$85,000 base salary plus performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be part of a passionate culinary team in a vibrant, beachfront setting.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic environment.
• Engage with a diverse clientele and contribute to exciting culinary experiences.

Join the Team

If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and lead a talented kitchen team, we encourage you to apply today!