Collaborative Sous Chef: Shape the Menu & Kitchen

Upper Crust Food Service; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. The role supports the Head Chef, shaping menu concepts while ensuring efficient prep, safe operations, and a clean, well-organized kitchen.

You will help lead a dynamic team, contribute to seasonal menus, and uphold sanitation standards across kitchen and dining areas. Strong communication and reliability are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience in bulk prep and production.
• Food safety handler certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Comfort standing 8+ hours and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to spec.
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Background check

Physical stamina

Education

Food safety handler certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. The role supports the Head Chef, shaping menu concepts while ensuring efficient prep, safe operations, and a clean, well-organized kitchen.

You will help lead a dynamic team, contribute to seasonal menus, and uphold sanitation standards across kitchen and dining areas. Strong communication and reliability are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.