Seasoned Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menus | Full-Time

Friends Homes; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Employee gym access

Excellent health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Friends Homes in Greensboro, NC is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, sanitation, and team performance while managing daily production, inventory, and cost controls. This role leads and develops kitchen staff, schedules shifts, and collaborates with front‑of‑house management to guarantee guest satisfaction.

Qualifications include 3+ years in supervisory or kitchen management roles, ServSafe certification, and strong Excel/Word skills; culinary

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or kitchen management role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-end culinary environment.
• Ability to work one-on-one with clients.
• Experience developing and costing menus while working within a budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• ServSafe certification.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Culinary school education is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus and special offerings.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and kitchen productivity.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation and storage areas.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Address operational challenges and implement continuous improvements.
• Schedule staff and maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of kitchen personnel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kitchen management

Client interaction

Menu costing

Excel/Word proficiency

Weekend/holiday flexibility

ServSafe certification

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

Culinary school (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Friends Homes in Greensboro, NC is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, sanitation, and team performance while managing daily production, inventory, and cost controls. This role leads and develops kitchen staff, schedules shifts, and collaborates with front‑of‑house management to guarantee guest satisfaction.

Qualifications include 3+ years in supervisory or kitchen management roles, ServSafe certification, and strong Excel/Word skills; culinary