Coastal SC Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Execution

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate); South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Relocation Assistance and Temporary H

Job summary

Confidential Upscale Restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to high standards. You will help with menu execution, ensure quality and portion control, and manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities include training kitchen staff, promoting safe food handling, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with meat and seafood preparation, creativity.
• Demonstrated culinary skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and quality presentation, ideally in a high-volume or upscale hospitality environment.
• Experience in kitchen operations, including inventory management, ordering, and food cost control to support efficient, cost-conscious service.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance with local health regulations, with a commitment to safe and clean kitchen practices.
• Ability to train, coach, and support kitchen staff, fostering teamwork, clear communication, and a positive work culture.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively during peak service times.
• Effective collaboration skills to work closely with the Executive Chef and leadership on menu execution, specials, and operational improvements.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Line Cook, or similar supervisory kitchen role preferred.
• Formal culinary education or relevant certification is beneficial but not required; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to company standards.
• This role will assist with menu execution, ensure consistent quality and portion control, and help manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• The Sous Chef will participate in training and guiding kitchen team members, promoting safe food handling practices and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• The position also involves collaborating with leadership to improve kitchen efficiency, support special events or high-volume service periods, and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Meat & seafood prep

Culinary skills

Inventory management

Food cost control

Food safety & sanitation

Training & coaching

Team collaboration

Menu execution

Supervisory experience

Education

Formal culinary education or certification

Job description

Confidential Upscale Restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to high standards. You will help with menu execution, ensure quality and portion control, and manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities include training kitchen staff, promoting safe food handling, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.