Culinary Lead - Sous Chef for Fast-Paced Kitchens

American Food & Vending; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Vision Plans, FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in Hooksett, NH to support the Chef and Executive Chef with daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed and assist with service at food stations and catering events.

This role requires leadership in BOH, strong time management, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You may cover shifts during peak hours and participate in daily operations meetings with the Executive Chef or General

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role preferred.
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time management, multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with culinary service including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Culinary degree from an accredited culinary association

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Ordering and inventory systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in Hooksett, NH to support the Chef and Executive Chef with daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed and assist with service at food stations and catering events.

This role requires leadership in BOH, strong time management, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You may cover shifts during peak hours and participate in daily operations meetings with the Executive Chef or General