Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen Ops & Team

Iron Hill Brewery; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Hill Brewery is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations. This role includes overseeing daily kitchen performance, ensuring food quality and consistency, and developing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, and a commitment to maintaining a collaborative kitchen culture. This position is based in Philadelphia County, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen or culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
• Ability to manage labor, food cost, and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with restaurant management and scheduling systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily management of kitchen operations.
• Cook and execute menu items during service.
• Supervise and support line cooks and prep cooks.
• Assist with kitchen scheduling and labor management.
• Drive food sales through strong execution of culinary promotions.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation techniques

Strong leadership

Team development

Problem-solving

Education

5+ years of kitchen or culinary leadership experience

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Restaurant management software

Job description

Iron Hill Brewery is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations. This role includes overseeing daily kitchen performance, ensuring food quality and consistency, and developing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, and a commitment to maintaining a collaborative kitchen culture. This position is based in Philadelphia County, PA.