Lead Sous Chef: Growth, Leadership & Benefits

American Food & Vending; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K match

EAP

Medical plan

Dental/ Vision plans

FSA/HSA

Training & development

Bonus program

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary service at Hooksett, NH. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, and help oversee kitchen operations during peak periods.

The role involves assisting with food stations and catering events, supervising BOH staff, maintaining quality and safety, and collaborating with management on production records and schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• Three years of leadership in culinary settings preferred.
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, staff development.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff scheduling

Food safety standards

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Time management

Catering events

Team supervision

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Ordering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary service at Hooksett, NH. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, and help oversee kitchen operations during peak periods.

The role involves assisting with food stations and catering events, supervising BOH staff, maintaining quality and safety, and collaborating with management on production records and schedules.