Kitchen Manager & Sous Chef - Lead & Elevate Cuisine

Nbutexas; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking allowance

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Nbutexas in Dedham, MA is seeking a Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, safety, and sanitation while maintaining a 95+ DOH score. The role requires holding ServeSafe certification and directing BOH staff with an emphasis on training and scheduling.

The position offers a competitive package with a parking stipend, quarterly bonuses, health/dental/vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of kitchen management experience (or equivalent education/experience).
• Strong leadership in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage kitchen operations, maintaining standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety codes; maintain DOH score of 95+.
• Hold and maintain ServeSafe or equivalent QFO certification.
• Promote a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop BOH staff at all levels.
• Manage labor and scheduling to meet business needs and labor standards.
• Oversee ordering, production, inventory, and waste to achieve food cost targets.
• Maintain ingredient quality and freshness while minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment; arrange repairs/replacements as needed.
• Partner with FOH/BOH managers to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Maintain kitchen budget and complete period-end inventory.
• Perform hands-on duties as needed: line cooking, prep, and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

ServeSafe certification

Job description

Nbutexas in Dedham, MA is seeking a Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, safety, and sanitation while maintaining a 95+ DOH score. The role requires holding ServeSafe certification and directing BOH staff with an emphasis on training and scheduling.

The position offers a competitive package with a parking stipend, quarterly bonuses, health/dental/vision, and life insurance.