Lead Sous Chef — Mentor the Kitchen & Elevate Menus

Beauport Hospitality Group; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Job summary

The Beauport Hospitality Group in Gloucester, MA seeks a seasoned Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team and ensure high‑quality cuisine and presentation. You will enforce recipe standards, manage inventory and food safety while fostering a growth‑oriented back‑of‑house culture.

Minimum 7 years in a full‑service kitchen, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a full‑service restaurant kitchen.
• 2+ years in kitchen management or supervision.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food production and service activities in the kitchen.
• Train, coach and evaluate kitchen staff on prep techniques and safety.
• Enforce recipe, portion and plating standards for consistency.
• Manage inventory counts, cost controls and FIFO procedures.
• Oversee receiving, storage and rotation of food products.
• Collaborate on menu updates, production forecasts and waste reduction.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and maintenance; coordinate with Engineering.
• Foster teamwork and drive continuous improvement in back‑of‑house.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Inventory management

Baking & pastry

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bilingual a plus

Flexible availability

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

The Beauport Hospitality Group in Gloucester, MA seeks a seasoned Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team and ensure high‑quality cuisine and presentation. You will enforce recipe standards, manage inventory and food safety while fostering a growth‑oriented back‑of‑house culture.

Minimum 7 years in a full‑service kitchen, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; ServSafe certification preferred.