Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Rocky’s of Northville | Northville, Michigan

Rocky’s of Northville is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to serve as second-in-command in our high-volume, chef-driven kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys leading a team, cooking from scratch, and contributing creatively without corporate restrictions.

Established in 1992, Rocky’s is a locally owned Northville institution known for fresh fish-seafood-steaks, and raw bar, daily specials, and custom menus printed daily. Our kitchen has a strong teaching culture and a history of developing chefs who go on to successful culinary careers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen employees per shift
• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Train, develop, monitor, and coach kitchen staff
• Manage closing procedures, including staff checkout, reports, and securing the restaurant
• Assist with menu planning, daily specials, sauces, and recipe development
• Support catering events and banquets
• Participate in ordering, purchasing, and inventory management
• Help manage food and labor costs
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Participate in kitchen meetings and contribute to operational decisions

 Qualifications

• At least five years of high-volume restaurant cooking experience
• Previous Sous Chef, kitchen leadership, or comparable supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in white-tablecloth, upscale-casual, or high-volume fast-casual dining
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of ordering, purchasing, food costs, and labor management
• Passion for scratch cooking, menu development, and mentoring kitchen staff
• Ability to work primarily evening shifts, including weekends

Schedule

• Five shifts per week
• Approximately 45–50 hours per week
• Primarily evening hours
• Typically 8-10 hour shift ending at 10:30pm (weekdays), 11:30pm (weekends)
• Weekend shifts generally end around 11:00 p.m.
• Rocky’s is not a late-night restaurant

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary 
• Christmas and summer bonuses
• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Additional accrued PTO
• Flexibility to take additional unpaid vacation when approved

Why Join Rocky’s?

Rocky’s offers the freedom and creativity of an independently owned, chef-driven restaurant. Everything is prepared fresh daily in a true scratch kitchen, and the Sous Chef will have meaningful input into menus, specials, kitchen decisions, and staff development.
 

We are proud to be a foundational teaching kitchen that works with culinary students at the high school and collegiate level. Our team is made up of people who genuinely want to build careers in the culinary industry.

Strong growth potential and no corporate boundaries, the right Sous Chef will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the restaurant’s future.

Apply directly here or reach out directly to Joseph Gardner at rockysnorthville@yahoo.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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