Executive Sous Chef — Lead BOH Team, Flexible Schedule

Mis en Place; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Mis en Place in Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily BOH operations, mentor a 5–10 person team, and uphold high kitchen standards in a busy, casual 120-seat restaurant. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of prep, service, food safety, inventory, and collaboration with management to deliver consistent, quality dishes across weekday and weekend shifts.

Competitive salary $65k-$75k with bonus potential, full-time benefits, and a schedule that includes 47–52

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Sous Chef or kitchen leadership experience required or equivalent.
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to follow and reinforce written recipes and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations and a 5-10 person team.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Oversee prep and service with ownership of kitchen execution.
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Train and coach kitchen staff and communicate with management.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Recipe execution

High-volume service

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Mis en Place in Philadelphia is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily BOH operations, mentor a 5–10 person team, and uphold high kitchen standards in a busy, casual 120-seat restaurant. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of prep, service, food safety, inventory, and collaboration with management to deliver consistent, quality dishes across weekday and weekend shifts.

Competitive salary $65k-$75k with bonus potential, full-time benefits, and a schedule that includes 47–52