Lead Italian Fine-Dining Sous Chef

Eternal Optimist; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

bar Vetti in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency during service. This hands-on leadership role requires coaching, scheduling, inventory, and collaboration with FOH to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in fine dining with leadership experience, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, and a ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in a fine dining environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional cooking methods.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a BOH team in a high-pressure kitchen.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations in collaboration with the Executive Sous Chef.
• Oversee kitchen staff during service, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and high-quality execution.
• Communicate with the Front of House (FOH) manager on duty prior to and throughout service to ensure smooth operations and food quality.
• Communicate any issues regarding culinary/sanitation team staffing or operations to FOH manager on duty
• Act as the kitchen lead when the Executive Sous Chef is not present, managing staff and service flow.
• Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, and excellence among kitchen staff.
• Provide coaching and corrective feedback in a professional manner to team members to maintain standards and address performance issues.
• Assist Executive Sous Chef with scheduling, inventory management, and ordering to support kitchen readiness and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Collaborate on menu planning, dish development, and seasonal updates.
• Uphold the restaurant ’ s culinary vision and deliver exceptional guest experiences through quality and consistency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Italian cuisine

Team motivation

Communication

ServSafe

Flexibility

Job description

bar Vetti in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency during service. This hands-on leadership role requires coaching, scheduling, inventory, and collaboration with FOH to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in fine dining with leadership experience, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, and a ServSafe certification.