Lead Sous Chef — Culinary Operations & Training

Greek House Chefs, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a Kitchen Lead to ensure cleanliness, oversee food preparation, and guide junior staff. You will manage stock, verify FIFO, and maintain high restaurant standards under the head chef.

Responsibilities include supervising service lines, coordinating with the head chef on training, and assisting during special events throughout the semester. Prior experience is valued, with a 2-year minimum requirement in relevant roles.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets safety rules and procedures in English.
• Communicates effectively with groups and individuals.
• Ability to follow health and safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness of kitchens to health standards.
• Inspects kitchen quality and sanitation regularly.
• Leads kitchen team in chef's absence.
• Gives guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Oversees kitchen stock and ingredients when Exec isn’t present.
• Ensures FIFO and proper dating of food products.
• Prepares and stocks service lines before peak hours.
• Supervises food preparation and presentation to standards.
• Collaborates with head chef on organization and training.
• Assists with events and availability for special functions.

Skills

Coordination

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment & Decision Making

Quality awareness

Time management

Education

No prior experience or training

2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Compliance software

Inventory management software

Greek House Chefs App

Job description

University of Arizona is seeking a Kitchen Lead to ensure cleanliness, oversee food preparation, and guide junior staff. You will manage stock, verify FIFO, and maintain high restaurant standards under the head chef.

Responsibilities include supervising service lines, coordinating with the head chef on training, and assisting during special events throughout the semester. Prior experience is valued, with a 2-year minimum requirement in relevant roles.