Executive Sous Chef

Armested LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Armested LLC in Center City, Philadelphia, is seeking a talented executive chef to lead our high-volume cafe kitchen.

You will oversee a five-day, 52-58 hour week, guide a professional team, develop seasonal menus, ensure food safety, and maintain top quality in a fast-paced open-air kitchen. Strong leadership, hands-on cooking, and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large batch cooking.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and operational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, open-air kitchen.
• Willingness to lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Proficiency in menu development and seasonal ideas.
• Ability to manage labor and food waste.
• Five-day, 52-58 hour work week with occasional evenings.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
• Oversee daily line cooking and quality control.
• Develop seasonal menu items and specials.
• Manage labor, waste, and kitchen efficiency.
• Provide friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced cafe kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Labor management

Open-kitchen service

Job description

About the Job

We're offering a unique opportunity to lead the team at our high-volume café in Center City, Philadelphia. If you're a talented, hands-on, ambitious chef capable of leading a team, well versed in a full complement of cuisines, and have a minimum of five years' experience managing large batch cooking, we want to talk with you.

Qualifications:

• Candidate will bring food safety knowledge, strong creative, leadership, and operational skills to the role. Exceptional organizational skills are required.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service in a fast-paced, open-air kitchen.
• Firm grasp of the fundamentals of cooking techniques and principles of food preparation.
• Work efficiently during service while maintaining food quality and consistency.
• Lead, motivate, and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Contribute ideas and development support for seasonal menu specials.
• Manage labor, food waste, and overall kitchen efficiency.
• We provide a growth opportunity for a goal-oriented chef seeking a five-day, 52-58-hour work week that only requires occasional evening hours.
• Excellent salary and bonus potential for the right candidate.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.