Lead Sous Chef: Seasonal Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Arbor Day Foundation; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Meal provided daily

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Discounts on stays, dining, events

Event access and campus perks

Volunteer and staff development

Job summary

Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City seeks a full-time Kitchen Leadership role to develop seasonal menus and guide the culinary team with hands‑on leadership. You will manage training, scheduling, and inventory while ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction.

You will lead operations in the Executive Chef’s absence, collaborate across teams, and support junior staff with line cooking and plating to deliver exceptional experiences for visitors during weddings, conferences,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of kitchen teams in a hospitality or culinary setting.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, safety, and sanitation.
• Clear communication with staff and guests is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design seasonal menu options based on guest demand.
• Supervise training, scheduling, staffing, and inventory management.
• Enforce safety and sanitation standards; train new team members.
• Lead kitchen operations in Executive Chef's absence with strong leadership.
• Support junior staff with various tasks including line cooking and plating.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City seeks a full-time Kitchen Leadership role to develop seasonal menus and guide the culinary team with hands‑on leadership. You will manage training, scheduling, and inventory while ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction.

You will lead operations in the Executive Chef’s absence, collaborate across teams, and support junior staff with line cooking and plating to deliver exceptional experiences for visitors during weddings, conferences,