Lead Sous Chef - Culinary Ops & Staff Leadership

American Food & Vending; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision,

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in Hooksett, NH to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed.

You will assist with food stations and catering, guide BOH staff, and ensure material standards, safety protocols, and production records are maintained. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality is preferred.
• Three years in a similar culinary leadership role preferred.
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend during daily work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary service points including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Staff development

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering software

Ordering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in Hooksett, NH to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed.

You will assist with food stations and catering, guide BOH staff, and ensure material standards, safety protocols, and production records are maintained. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment.