Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Location: New Restaurant Opening

About The Opportunity

We're seeking a passionate, hands-on Sous Chef to join the opening leadership team of an exciting new restaurant. This is an outstanding opportunity to help launch a high-volume, chef-driven concept while building your career with a fast-growing brand that believes in developing its people from within. If you thrive in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, love coaching and developing others, and take pride in delivering exceptional food every shift, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop Back-of-House team members to build a strong, high-performing culture.
• Help create an organized, positive, and accountable work environment.
• Ensure every dish meets the highest standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
• Maintain exceptional food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Support a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, food cost controls, and labor efficiency.
• Help execute prep, production, and service to ensure smooth, high-volume operations.
• Work alongside the Executive Chef to achieve operational and financial goals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role.
• Experience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment preferred.
• Passion for food quality, consistency, and hospitality.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and positive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
• Six paid holidays.
• $2,000 annual dining allowance.
• Employee dining discounts.
• Significant career growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding restaurant brand.
• Collaborative, people-first culture focused on teamwork and professional development.