Sous Chef
Recruiting Partner: Melissa Montero
New Orleans, Louisiana | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 175417
Job Summary
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A renowned independent fine dining restaurant is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to play a pivotal role in leading a celebrated, high-performing kitchen. This is an opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a New Orleans institution known for creativity, exceptional guest experiences, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. Ideal for an accomplished chef ready to leave their mark on a nationally acclaimed operation.
Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Continuing education, stage, and culinary development opportunities
- Creative input on seasonal, custom, and tasting menus
- Team culture that values growth and high standards
Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3+ years of high-volume, upscale, or fine dining kitchen experience
- Proven success as a Sous Chef or higher in a fine dining environment with at least $10M+ annual sales volume (ideally $15M+)
- Solid tenures with chef-driven concepts; able to demonstrate stability and commitment
- Experience managing a large team
- Strong background with fresh seafood
- Familiarity with James Beard or Michelin-starred kitchens highly valued
- Proficiency with POS systems, Microsoft, and Google suites
- Able to remain composed and effective under pressure, managing long shifts
- Stage and tasting required as part of the interview process
Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen execution, ensuring all dishes meet fine dining standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
- Supervise, mentor, and develop line cooks and prep teams
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
- Oversee daily line checks, tastings, and strict recipe adherence
- Collaborate on menu development, seasonal changes, and special events
- Manage inventory, ordering, product utilization, and food cost controls
- Uphold health, safety, and sanitation compliance at all times
- Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration with front-of-house leadership
JOB ID: 175417
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