Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
Nextgen Hospitality Solutions · Cincinnati, OH · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time
Sous Chef – Scratch Kitchen | No Late Nights Compensation: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits About The Opportunity Are you passionate about scratch cooking, developing great teams, and delivering exceptional food in a high-volume kitchen—without the late-night lifestyle? We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to partner with our Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, developing a high-performing Back-of-House team, and maintaining the highest culinary standards. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, people-first restaurant brand that values work-life balance, professional development, and internal promotion. What You'll Do Lead the Kitchen Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations.Coach, mentor, and develop Back-of-House team members.Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture. Deliver Culinary Excellence Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation on every plate.Maintain the highest standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.Support efficient execution during high-volume service while maintaining quality. Drive Operational Success Assist with inventory management, ordering, food cost controls, and labor efficiency.Help ensure smooth daily operations through effective prep, production, and execution.Support operational goals while delivering an outstanding guest experience. What We're Looking For 2+ years of culinary leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role.Experience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment preferred.Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.Passion for culinary excellence, food quality, and hospitality.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while leading by example.Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary.Comprehensive health benefits.Paid Time Off.Closed six major holidays each year.No late-night operating hours.$2,000 annual dining allowance.Employee dining discounts.Outstanding career growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding brand.Collaborative, team-first culture focused on developing future leaders.