Executive Culinary Partner – Sous Chef

Gecko Hospitality; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Sous Chef where you can use your creativity with fresh ingredients and lead a talented kitchen staff. This role offers exciting challenges, growth opportunities, and the chance to drive team performance in a dynamic café environment. If you have a passion for food and mentoring, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid Vacation

Growth potential for the right candidate

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years of high-volume experience as a Sous Chef is required.
• Proven track record in achieving financial results.
• Ability to support operational success with passion for mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with core menu changes and new features.
• Educate and mentor kitchen staff on new menu changes.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Mentoring

Integrity

Job description

Executive Culinary Partner – Sous Chef

Our company is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef who takes pride in working with the freshest, seasonally inspired ingredients and has the creativity to transform them into delicious and healthy delights for our guests. If this sounds like the Sous Chef position you've been dreaming of, don't wait any longer - apply immediately! Inspired by the vibrant café culture and our love for all things bicycling, Belgian beers, mussels, and fries, our concept integrates the rich culture of the region, creating a neighborhood place where friends, family, colleagues, enemies, and allies can gather over espresso. If you're an enthusiastic and dynamic Sous Chef ready to embrace the challenges and rewards this position offers, apply today!

Position Title: Sous Chef

Job Description: Our Sous Chef will face exciting challenges every day. The right candidate will assist the Executive Chef in making core menu changes four times a year, as well as creating new features every week and over 50 times a year. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for educating and mentoring the kitchen staff, ensuring they stay updated on all new menu changes and execute them to the highest standards. Adhering to proper food safety and sanitation procedures is crucial in our company, and the Sous Chef will play a vital role in maintaining these standards. Additionally, the right person will have the ability to drive top-line sales and guest count through the recruitment, training, and mentorship of a competitively superior team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Vacation
• Growth potential for the right candidate

Qualifications:

• The Sous Chef must consistently provide support to the operation's success
• Trust, honesty, integrity, and a genuine passion for customer satisfaction are required traits for the Sous Chef
• A proven track record in achieving financial results is a must
• The Sous Chef must have a passion for developing and mentoring others
• A minimum of 3+ years of high-volume experience as a Sous Chef is required

Apply Now – Sous Chef