Lead Line Chef: Elevate Service & Team Excellence

Ghost Marketing LLC; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus opportunity

Paid Time Off

Sick time

Life insurance

Culinary development

Advancement opportunities

Phone stipend

Job summary

Larkin's Restaurants in Greenville, SC is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise the culinary team, and ensure consistent quality and service. This role reports to the Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager and requires a hands-on leader capable of maintaining high standards during busy service.

The selected candidate will coach staff, manage scheduling, and uphold sanitation and safety throughout all stations, while driving excellence in food preparation and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong line cooking and kitchen management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop team members.
• Experience in high-volume service environments preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef.
• Run shifts and supervise culinary team members during service.
• Execute and enforce recipes, plating standards, and preparation procedures.
• Train, coach, and develop cooks and prep team members.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and staffing needs.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management efforts.
• Ensure all stations are properly stocked, prepared, and service-ready.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and execution throughout service.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and food handling standards.
• Partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service execution.
• Assume leadership responsibility in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Line cooking

Kitchen management

Team development

High-volume service

Communication

Organization

Pressure handling

Food quality

Sanitation and safety

Job description

Larkin's Restaurants in Greenville, SC is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise the culinary team, and ensure consistent quality and service. This role reports to the Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager and requires a hands-on leader capable of maintaining high standards during busy service.

The selected candidate will coach staff, manage scheduling, and uphold sanitation and safety throughout all stations, while driving excellence in food preparation and presentation.