Senior Sous Chef — Lead BOH in Scratch-Made Kitchen

Plum Market Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Grow your passion

Comprehensive training

Holiday pay

Career growth

Benefits package

401(k) match

Team member discounts

Job summary

Plum Market is seeking a Sous Chef for the Prepared Foods Department in Ann Arbor West. This role leads daily BOH operations, oversees prep and production, and ensures Plum Market’s high standards of food quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

As second-in-command, you’ll coach team members, manage scheduling, and uphold labor goals while maintaining guest satisfaction. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; a background check applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary leadership in foodservice or retail food operations.
• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to coach teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations, ensuring proper prep, production, and execution of all menu items and daily offerings.
• Serve as department lead in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, ensuring smooth operations and team accountability.
• Train, coach, and support BOH Team Members to maintain high food quality, safety, and consistency.
• Support production scheduling, prep guides, and department planning based on Guest needs and seasonal programs.
• Enforce all food safety and sanitation procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Plum Market standards.
• Lead by example in communication, attitude, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Address Customer and Team Member concerns in a respectful and timely manner.
• Assist with performance management including feedback, coaching, and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Partner with department leadership to maintain labor goals, manage shrink, and support inventory accuracy.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food prep knowledge

Kitchen safety

Sanitation standards

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Shift flexibility

Team coaching

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Plum Market is seeking a Sous Chef for the Prepared Foods Department in Ann Arbor West. This role leads daily BOH operations, oversees prep and production, and ensures Plum Market’s high standards of food quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

As second-in-command, you’ll coach team members, manage scheduling, and uphold labor goals while maintaining guest satisfaction. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; a background check applies.