Launch Kitchen Leader: Sous Chef for New Restaurant

Advanced Hospitality Systems; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Hospitality Systems is preparing to open a new restaurant in Hartford, CT, and is seeking a Sous Chef to help build the kitchen from the ground up. You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary activities, ensure recipes and health standards are met, and contribute to a guest-centered dining experience from day one.

This hands-on role requires leadership, 1+ year in a kitchen leadership, ServeSafe certification, and strong food safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety systems and procedures.
• Proficient in food preparation and knife skills.
• English language proficiency required.
• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role in a full-service kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen activities and ensure recipe adherence.
• Oversee ingredient prep and cooking to maintain consistency and taste.
• Assist development of new menu items to meet guest expectations.
• Manage catering package prep and events coordination.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff and ensure safety.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for special requests and dietary needs.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and equipment upkeep.
• Monitor inventory and food costs to minimize waste.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Food prep & knife skills

English proficiency

Leadership experience

Education

High school or GED

Formal culinary training

Job description

Advanced Hospitality Systems is preparing to open a new restaurant in Hartford, CT, and is seeking a Sous Chef to help build the kitchen from the ground up. You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to oversee culinary activities, ensure recipes and health standards are met, and contribute to a guest-centered dining experience from day one.

This hands-on role requires leadership, 1+ year in a kitchen leadership, ServeSafe certification, and strong food safety knowledge.