Lead Sous Chef | Mentor Kitchen Team & Quality

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co.; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Discounted hotel stays

Extensive training and career dev.

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensuring top-quality culinary experiences while upholding the company’s standards and values. You will mentor staff, manage schedules, and maintain open communication with management.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to training and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Concord emphasizes growth, diversity, and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation, plating, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes.
• Develop schedules, direct staff, and maintain open communication between management and associates.
• Provide tools and equipment for associates to perform their roles effectively.
• Address and resolve kitchen issues proactively.
• Participate in departmental meetings, inventory management, and MOD programs.
• Ensure all food served meets quality standards and is prepared according to recipe in a timely manner.
• Support goal setting, standards, and objectives to enhance the kitchen’s efficiency and profitability.
• Supervise kitchen staff, utility, and sanitation associates as needed in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate records of recipes, production logs, and payroll submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team training

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity

Job description

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensuring top-quality culinary experiences while upholding the company’s standards and values. You will mentor staff, manage schedules, and maintain open communication with management.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to training and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Concord emphasizes growth, diversity, and a supportive workplace.