Hawaii Culinary Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Creativity

Maytav Bus Co; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii in Kaimuki, HI seeks a Culinary Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, assist menu development, and manage costs. This full-time, on-site role requires AOS culinary training and proven leadership.

The position offers a fixed hourly pay of $33.65 and a flexible schedule, including weekends and extended hours. Travel between properties may be required; strong food safety knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Create and maintain master prep sheets and individual prep sheets.
• Conduct food quality checks and proper labeling/dating/packing.
• Manage inventory, ordering, supply levels, and invoice review.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Create and maintain master prep sheets and individual prep sheets to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Conduct food quality checks and ensure proper labeling, dating, packing, and sealing according to specifications.
• Manage inventory, ordering, supply levels, and invoice review to ensure accurate costs and quantities.
• Assist with menu development, including standard, seasonal, and special-event offerings.
• Monitor food costs, menu mix, labor, and other operational metrics to support profitability.
• Schedule kitchen staff, manage labor needs, and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Make calm, decisive store-level decisions and oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food costing

Inventory control

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Mobility/physical stamina

Travel to multiple properties

Education

AOS Culinary School graduate

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii in Kaimuki, HI seeks a Culinary Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, assist menu development, and manage costs. This full-time, on-site role requires AOS culinary training and proven leadership.

The position offers a fixed hourly pay of $33.65 and a flexible schedule, including weekends and extended hours. Travel between properties may be required; strong food safety knowledge is essential.