Fine Dining Sous Chef: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Service

Goodwin Recruiting; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

2 weeks paid time off

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join a fine dining restaurant's culinary leadership team. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure consistency, excellence, and high culinary standards.

Lead from the line and manage inventory and costs with a positive, professional approach. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of kitchen management in fine dining, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a clean,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a fine dining kitchen.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor cooks in a positive, professional manner.
• Experience with ordering, receiving, inventory management, and maintaining food costs.
• Ability to confidently work a station during service while leading the kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of prep, mise en place, station management, and execution of recipes to the highest standards.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Reliable, professional, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain exceptional culinary standards and service consistency.
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory and control food costs.
• Lead from the line during service while guiding the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Mentoring

Inventory management

Food cost control

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Line leadership

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join a fine dining restaurant's culinary leadership team. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure consistency, excellence, and high culinary standards.

Lead from the line and manage inventory and costs with a positive, professional approach. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of kitchen management in fine dining, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a clean,