Lead Sous Chef - Elevate Menu, Mentor Team, Drive Quality

Roadhouse; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadhouse Cinemas in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to oversee plating, cooking, and presentation according to Roadhouse recipes while supporting Head Chef in their absence. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage daily operations on a brigade-style line.

The role emphasizes cost control, menu execution, and training, with collaboration across FOH and corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of varied kitchen experience.
• ServSafe Certification (all locations).
• Ability to work on a brigade-style line.
• Basic computer skills with Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate culinary activities to ensure food matches recipes and standards.
• Attend bi-annual team meetings to discuss marketing plans and menu updates.
• Order food products according to specifications and verify counts and conditions.
• Control food costs and usage through accurate forecasting and requisitions.
• Establish presentation techniques and oversee execution.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide input on policy updates and communicate changes to staff.
• Attend weekly Head Chef meetings and coordinate with FOH and corporate.
• Monitor equipment operability and arrange repairs as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Complete quarterly staff performance reviews and administer corrective actions as required.
• Perform scheduling, inventory, and related administrative duties.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Brigade-style line

Food cost control

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Roadhouse Cinemas in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to oversee plating, cooking, and presentation according to Roadhouse recipes while supporting Head Chef in their absence. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage daily operations on a brigade-style line.

The role emphasizes cost control, menu execution, and training, with collaboration across FOH and corporate guidelines.