Lead Sous Chef - Elevate Scratch Kitchen & Team Growth

Pinstripes; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pinstripes in Beachwood, OH, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to partner with the Executive Chef and oversee daily operations. You will coach and develop a high-performing BOH team, ensure consistent quality across prep, line, and events, and drive cost and inventory controls to support business goals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of kitchen experience with leadership preferred.
• Positive attitude and passion for hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with scheduling and restaurant software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations with the Executive Chef.
• Lead and coach kitchen team members; provide feedback and development.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and recipe standards across prep, line, and events.
• Manage service flow, including expo, to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assist in managing food costs, labor, and ordering to meet goals.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and EcoSure standards.
• Support hiring, training, and onboarding of BOH team members.
• Assist in inventory management, invoicing, and product ordering.
• Step in to lead kitchen during Executive Chef absence.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Team coaching

Operations

Communication

Tools

Hot Schedules

Margin H

Micros

Job description

Pinstripes in Beachwood, OH, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to partner with the Executive Chef and oversee daily operations. You will coach and develop a high-performing BOH team, ensure consistent quality across prep, line, and events, and drive cost and inventory controls to support business goals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.