Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen, Up to $80k + Bonus

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a strong, hands-on Sous Chef in Boston, MA to take control of the line, drive execution, and lead a kitchen team through high-volume service. This established restaurant group offers a serious growth path and the opportunity to advance within a respected organization.

The role requires at least 2 years in a high-volume kitchen, solid skills across sauté, grill, and garde manger, and a proven ability to lead from the line with pride in every plate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a high-volume, full-service kitchen.
• Strong sauté, grill, and garde manger skills.
• Solid knowledge of classic cooking techniques; French bistro experience is a plus.
• Ability to LEAD FROM THE LINE and keep the team moving.
• Strong prep, organization, and service execution.
• Experience with ordering, inventory, and food costs is a plus.
• A sense of urgency, accountability, and pride in every plate.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the line and drive execution during service.
• Cook hands-on and mentor line cooks to maintain quality.
• Oversee prep, mise en place, and station organization for high-volume service.
• Train staff on recipes, plating, and SOPs to ensure consistency.

Skills

Line leadership

Sauté/Grill/Garde manger

Cuisine techniques

Inventory & costs

Fast-paced kitchen

Staff development

Job description

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a strong, hands-on Sous Chef in Boston, MA to take control of the line, drive execution, and lead a kitchen team through high-volume service. This established restaurant group offers a serious growth path and the opportunity to advance within a respected organization.

The role requires at least 2 years in a high-volume kitchen, solid skills across sauté, grill, and garde manger, and a proven ability to lead from the line with pride in every plate.