$33.65/hour | Culinary Sous Chef | Hiring ASAP!

About the role

This is not a remote role. Applicants must be able to report to work on time as scheduled. Staffing Solutions of Hawaii is seeking a Culinary Sous Chef to join a growing and dynamic team! Ability to work at one of our client's locations - Kahala, HI Kapolei, HI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Create and maintain master prep sheets and individual prep sheets to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Conduct food quality checks and ensure proper labeling, dating, packing, and sealing according to specifications.
• Manage inventory, ordering, supply levels, and invoice review to ensure accurate costs and quantities.
• Assist with menu development, including standard, seasonal, and special-event offerings.
• Monitor food costs, menu mix, labor, and other operational metrics to support profitability.
• Schedule kitchen staff, manage labor needs, and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Make calm, decisive store-level decisions and oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen procedures, and food service operations.
• Knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, inventory control, ordering, and supply management.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, delegation, and team-building skills.
• Passion for culinary excellence with a strong palate and eye for presentation.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively under time constraints.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to travel between properties and venues as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent senior kitchen leadership role.
• Education: AOS Culinary School graduate or equivalent culinary training required.
• Type: Full-time; Temp to Hire.

Pay

This position has a fixed rate of $33.65/hour.

Schedule

Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.