Full-Time Lead Sous Chef: Line Leadership & Specials

BakeChop Co; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BakeChop Co.'s Hunters & Gatherers in DeLand is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team, ready to work the line, prep, order, and train the crew. This hands-on role requires strong kitchen leadership, creativity, and a commitment to food safety.

Grow with a growing hospitality company; lead weekly specials, maintain high standards, and foster a positive kitchen culture across our concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong kitchen leadership experience, preferably in a lead or sous chef role.
• Refined cooking skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organization.
• Ability to create beautiful, creative, and delicious specials.
• Ability to stay positive and professional even during stressful services.
• Comfortable working every station on the line and assisting with prep.
• Strong knowledge of proper cooking techniques and food safety.
• Experience breaking down and fileting fish and portioning proteins.
• Ability to teach cooking techniques and develop less-experienced cooks.
• Experience with ordering, inventory, pars, and controlling waste.
• Familiarity with scheduling; we currently use 7shifts.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ownership mindset and proactive problem solving.
• Willingness to jump in across roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting line execution during service.
• Maintaining consistency, presentation, and food quality.
• Creating and executing weekly and seasonal specials.
• Training and developing kitchen staff.
• Assisting with scheduling and BOH staffing.
• Ordering, receiving, inventory, and maintaining appropriate pars.
• Breaking down fish and proteins.
• Managing prep and ensuring the kitchen is ready for service.
• Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
• Helping hold the team accountable while maintaining a positive kitchen culture.
• Stepping into whatever role is needed to get the job done.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Line Cook

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Staff Training

Fish & Proteins

Inventory & Ordering

Time Management

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

BakeChop Co.'s Hunters & Gatherers in DeLand is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team, ready to work the line, prep, order, and train the crew. This hands-on role requires strong kitchen leadership, creativity, and a commitment to food safety.

Grow with a growing hospitality company; lead weekly specials, maintain high standards, and foster a positive kitchen culture across our concepts.