Job Description

Senior Sous Chef – Fine Dining Restaurant

We are seeking an experienced, polished, and highly organized Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at a high-level fine dining restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and is passionate about excellence, mentorship, consistency, and hospitality.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and teacher who can execute at the highest culinary standards while building and developing a world-class kitchen team. This chef must lead by example, maintain composure under pressure, and consistently deliver exceptional food quality, organization, cleanliness, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in all kitchen operations

• Lead daily service execution with precision, urgency, and attention to detail

• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and sanitation

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop line cooks and junior kitchen staff across all stations

• Ensure every station is organized, prepared, and operating at peak efficiency

• Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented kitchen culture

• Assist with scheduling, labor management, ordering, inventory, and cost controls

• Monitor prep production, pars, and mise en place to ensure flawless service execution

• Maintain strict adherence to health department, safety, and cleanliness standards

• Work collaboratively with front-of-house leadership to ensure an elevated guest experience

• Assist with menu development, tastings, seasonal changes, and culinary innovation

• Coach and develop staff through hands-on training, real-time feedback, and performance management

• Uphold standards of professionalism, discipline, urgency, and respect throughout the kitchen

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, chef-driven environment

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire teams

• Exceptional palate, plating standards, and attention to detail

• Proven ability to train and develop culinary talent

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining calm and professionalism

• Deep understanding of classic and modern cooking techniques

• Experience with inventory, ordering, food cost management, and labor controls

• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Culinary degree preferred but not required for exceptional candidates

What We’re Looking For

• A true leader and team builder

• Passion for hospitality and culinary excellence

• Strong work ethic and sense of accountability

• High emotional intelligence and professionalism

• Desire to grow within a respected culinary organization

• Someone who leads from the front and sets the tone for the entire kitchen

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance bonus potential

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Growth opportunities within a respected hospitality group

• Collaborative and professional work environment

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven culinary professional seeking to be part of a serious, high-level restaurant committed to excellence in food, service, culture, and execution.

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Night shift

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