Creative Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume, Guest-Focused Kitchen

The Peacock Inn; Lambertville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Hotel/restaurant discounts

Job summary

Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn in Lambertville, NJ is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support culinary operations for the landmark restaurant and room service. The role requires managing kitchen staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and adherence to recipes while maintaining quality and cost controls.

The candidate should be passionate about cuisine, hospitality, and guest satisfaction, with strong organizational and time‑management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required and knowledge of allergies.
• Experience training staff and enforcing policies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to manage daily kitchen operations and control costs.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen production, prep, and presentation for restaurant and room service.
• Monitor food and labor costs; assist Executive Chef with menu changes.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies; train and provide feedback.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and storage of supplies; communicate with purchasing.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols; ensure quality plates.

Skills

ServSafe Certified

Allergies knowledge

Staff training

Food safety

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn in Lambertville, NJ is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support culinary operations for the landmark restaurant and room service. The role requires managing kitchen staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and adherence to recipes while maintaining quality and cost controls.

The candidate should be passionate about cuisine, hospitality, and guest satisfaction, with strong organizational and time‑management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.