Culinary Lead - Sous Chef: Menu Development & Team Leadership

Wind Creek; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Bethlehem is seeking a Sous Chef - Chop House to supervise and actively participate in kitchen operations. You will lead a team, develop menus, and ensure high quality, timely food service while maintaining costs and compliance with policies.

The role requires managerial experience in upscale or high-volume settings, strong English communication, and a current ServSafe certificate. The position expects flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a demanding

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial position of an upscale/high-volume foodservice establishment.
• Fluent read/write English.
• Must hold a current ServSafe certificate.
• Knowledge of running a kitchen including budgeting, inventory, forecasting, ordering and receiving; staff management.
• Full working knowledge of POS system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, delegate and work hands-on in kitchen functions to ensure high quality food and timely service.
• Train, develop and evaluate personnel on proper use of equipment, techniques and skills.
• Relieve or fill in any kitchen position as needed.
• Develop working knowledge of menu concepts and products.
• Lead the team to produce high quality products and maintain standards.
• Manage staff and department functions to meet deadlines and budget targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English proficiency

Menu development

Food costing

Scheduling

Training

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe certificate

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Wind Creek Bethlehem is seeking a Sous Chef - Chop House to supervise and actively participate in kitchen operations. You will lead a team, develop menus, and ensure high quality, timely food service while maintaining costs and compliance with policies.

The role requires managerial experience in upscale or high-volume settings, strong English communication, and a current ServSafe certificate. The position expects flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a demanding