Exec Sous Chef or Sous Chef

Lago East Bank; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Discounts on and off the clock

Shift meals and beverages

Job summary

Lago East Bank is seeking an experienced chef to join the kitchen management team in Cleveland. You will oversee high-volume operations, manage shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while aligning with financial goals.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in culinary management, strong leadership, and a passion for trending cuisines. The role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Advanced understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts including scheduling and planning.
• Adhere to recipes, safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Experience with POS systems and inventory control.
• Lead and develop culinary team for growth.
• Open to applicants without a high school diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and daily decision making.
• Schedule, plan and optimize staffing across shifts.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, safety and sanitation standards.
• Coach and develop culinary team for continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary management

Operations & financials

Shift management

Guest experience

Food safety

Team leadership

Process improvement

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

No high school diploma required

Tools

POS systems

Inventory control software

Job description

Description

We are looking for a talented chef to join our kitchen management team! We take pride in offering our staff a dynamic work environment, great benefits, a flexible schedule and great support from upper management and ownership.

• Have 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
• Ensure adherence to recipes, safety practices and sanitation standards in the kitchen
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume, open kitchen
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and inventory control systems
• Coach, lead and develop culinary team
• Drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Benefits include

• Discounts on and off the clock
• Discounted in demand parking in the Flats
• A shift meal
• A shift beverage
• Half off friends and family night for staff and their loved ones
• Flexible Schedule
• First call on tickets for high in demand Lago Custom Events event tickets
• Room for growth and advancement
• Staff incentives and recognition for going above and beyond
• Close knit, family-like work enviroment

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

High school or equivalent (Required)Experience: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:Food Safety Certification (Preferred)Pay + BonusHealth CarePaid Time Off (to support an active life outside of work)Ongoing career development and supportComprehensive management training programsFun work vibeCulinary School is preferred, but not required.

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Typical Shift Times:

• 10AM-6PM
• 2PM-12AM
• 6PM-3AM