Job Summary The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, and maintaining high culinary standards. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for assisting in menu execution, managing kitchen staff, controlling costs, and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, and service
Lead and supervise kitchen staff during service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation of dishes
Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and prep staff to maintain high performance standards
Assist with menu development, recipe execution, and seasonal offerings
Monitor food costs, inventory, ordering, and waste to maintain budgetary goals
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper functioning of kitchen equipment
Step into a leadership role in the Executive Chef’s absence to ensure smooth operations
Collaborate with front-of-house management to coordinate service and special events
Qualifications
2–5 years of culinary experience in a high-volume or fine-dining environment
Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and scratch cooking preferred
Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams
Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Skills
Experience in fine-dining or upscale Italian restaurants
Strong attention to detail and consistency in food preparation and presentation
Ability to train and develop culinary staff
Hands-on leadership with a calm, solutions-focused approach
How to Apply Qualified candidates who are passionate about culinary excellence and leadership are encouraged to apply. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic kitchen environment, contribute to menu creativity, and make a direct impact on guest satisfaction. Apply today to be considered.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Westfield, NJ
Skills
Budgetingunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Presentationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Menu Managementunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Recipe Developmentunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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