Junior Sous Chef: Dynamic Culinary Leader in Training

SSA Consulting Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay Program

401(k) with company match

Bereavement Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

SSA Group is seeking a Jr Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and support seamless service across locations. The role emphasizes guest-focused hospitality, staff coaching, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 1–2 years of culinary experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. Join us to contribute to a collaborative team and uphold SSA's safety and service commitments.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Multitasking, detail orientation, analytics, planning and leadership.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Team player, personable, professional and energetic.
• Basic computer skills for office functions.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift 10–35 lbs.
• 1–2 years of culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients.
• Ensure restaurant and location are adequately prepped and staffed for daily operation.
• Oversee kitchen duties, ensuring quickservice, safety, quality, availability, merchandising, and guest service standards.
• Maintain safety logs including food temperatures, rotation, and waste.
• Supervise uniform hygiene, gloves, and handwashing practices.
• Support SSA safety training with knife handling and proper use of knives and slicers.
• Create daily prep and item lists; delegate tasks to staff as needed.
• Assist in assigning duties and coaching employees; review performance when needed.
• Respond to guest and client feedback; report to operations manager to mitigate complaints.
• Inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; follow company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Planning

Flexibility

Team player

Basic computer skills

Flexible hours

Education

1-2 years culinary experience

Job description

SSA Group is seeking a Jr Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and support seamless service across locations. The role emphasizes guest-focused hospitality, staff coaching, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 1–2 years of culinary experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends. Join us to contribute to a collaborative team and uphold SSA's safety and service commitments.