Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off (up to 17 days)

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental health resources

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead successful shifts, develop culinary team members and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

You will work closely with the leadership team to maintain menu execution, train hourly staff, and drive guest satisfaction through exceptional food and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly team members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food handler certification and any additional required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a hands-on presence throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness throughout each shift.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality while actively managing waste.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and special culinary experiences.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Team supervision

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Cost controls

Scheduling

Education

Culinary arts degree

Professional culinary training

Job description

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead successful shifts, develop culinary team members and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

You will work closely with the leadership team to maintain menu execution, train hourly staff, and drive guest satisfaction through exceptional food and teamwork.