Lead Sous Chef: Culinary Team Leader & Kitchen Ops

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Personal and vacation time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment in New Jersey is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day culinary operations, uphold high quality standards, and mentor a growing team. You will help maintain clean, professional kitchen practices and ensure staffing adequacy.

You will control BOH costs, interview and hire staff, train crew, and ensure a safe, compliant work environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience supervising kitchen staff and working with inventory/food ordering in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control and/or assist with day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring proper staffing levels.
• Maintain professional image, cleanliness, and appearance standards in the kitchen.
• Uphold high quality product and service standards.
• Control BOH food costs through ordering, inventory, and reviewing reports.
• Ensure a safe working environment and health compliance.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness per standards.
• Recruit, interview, hire, supervise, and motivate supervisory and hourly staff.
• Train employees on an ongoing basis.
• Lead by example and mentor new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Evenings

Weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts training (preferred)

Job description

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment in New Jersey is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day culinary operations, uphold high quality standards, and mentor a growing team. You will help maintain clean, professional kitchen practices and ensure staffing adequacy.

You will control BOH costs, interview and hire staff, train crew, and ensure a safe, compliant work environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.