Sous Chef
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$36 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Bridgewater, New Jersey |
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Sous Chef
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Position Overview:
The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in kitchen operations, ensuring consistent culinary execution, food quality, and team development. This position supports the Chef in day-to-day management, culinary standards, and coordination of back-of-house operations while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in kitchen operations, ensuring consistent culinary execution, food quality, and team development. This position supports the Chef in day-to-day management, culinary standards, and coordination of back-of-house operations while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and safety.
- Lead, train, and mentor culinary team members to maintain consistency and uphold company culinary guidelines.
- Assist with menu execution, recipe adherence, and quality control across all stations.
- Manage inventory, product rotation, and ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations at all times.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of kitchen staff.
- Collaborate with management on labor planning, scheduling, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment, promoting smooth service during peak hours.
- Step into the Chef’s role as needed to maintain seamless kitchen operations.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a high-volume, polished-casual or upscale dining environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop a diverse culinary team.
- Excellent understanding of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
- Ability to stay organized and perform well under pressure.
- ServSafe or similar certification preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Employee dining and discount programs
- Opportunities for professional growth, culinary development, and advancement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance
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