Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen, Motivate Team, Great Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Personal and vacation time

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in New Jersey is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the day-to-day culinary operations within company guidelines and uphold the highest standards of quality and service. You will manage staffing, training, inventory, and costs in a fast-paced venue.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to staff development, safety, and cleanliness. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years’ experience supervising/managing kitchen staff in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Experience with inventory and food ordering.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations within company guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, professional image, and uniform standards.
• Uphold high product and service quality.
• Control food costs through ordering, inventory, and financial review actions.
• Ensure safe working environment and health department compliance.
• Recruit, interview, and hire supervisory/hourly staff; supervise and mentor.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Team motivation

Hiring & training

Time management

Communication

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Xfinity Live! in New Jersey is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the day-to-day culinary operations within company guidelines and uphold the highest standards of quality and service. You will manage staffing, training, inventory, and costs in a fast-paced venue.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to staff development, safety, and cleanliness. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.