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Sous Chef – High-Volume, Upscale Casual Kitchen

We are seeking a hands-on, people-first Sous Chef to support back-of-house leadership in a fast-paced, upscale casual environment. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives on coaching teams, driving operational excellence, and contributing to both creativity and profitability.

What You’ll Do

Kitchen Leadership & Team Development

Directly supervise BOH hourly staff while fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and creativity
Lead onboarding and ongoing training to ensure consistency, professionalism, and culinary execution
Serve as a role model through strong work ethic, punctuality, and high standards

Operations & Financial Performance

Support labor planning, scheduling, and staffing to align with budgeted production levels
Understand P&L statements and actively contribute to profitability improvements
Monitor labor, food, beverage, and controllable costs; identify variances and implement corrective action plans

Culinary Execution & Quality

Demonstrate advanced culinary skills while training and mentoring the kitchen team
Collaborate with the Executive Chef on recipe development and menu planning
Ensure smooth shift execution, consistent ticket times, and flawless plate presentation through strong expediting

Standards, Safety & Systems

Uphold strict food quality, handling, sanitation, and safety standards
Manage waste tracking, storage practices, and product rotation to minimize loss
Establish and follow SOPs, oversee opening/closing procedures, and ensure BOH security

Cross-Functional Communication

Maintain professional, proactive communication with front-of-house leadership
Support restaurant objectives, strategies, and departmental goals with disciplined time management

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in high-volume, upscale casual kitchens
Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and develop teams
Solid understanding of kitchen financials and operational controls
Organized, self-directed, and accountable with excellent communication skills
Creative, innovative, and passionate about hospitality and service

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand and remain mobile for up to 8 hours per shift
Capability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Comfort with frequent use of kitchen equipment, POS, and computer systems
Manual dexterity and physical stamina required for a professional kitchen environment

JOB ID: 169768

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Antoine Roberts

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.