Senior Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Mentorship

Littleton's Market; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Littleton's Market is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a fast-paced kitchen. You will lead a team, handle food prep, service execution, and quality control to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

You bring supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to food safety and high standards. A ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.“

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or proven leadership in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong time management and organizational skills for a busy service
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and ServeSafe or Food Handler’s awareness

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types for regular service and events
• Manage day-to-day staffing, assign work, and set team development goals
• Educate staff to comply with safety laws and standards
• Monitor budget and control food, supplies, and labor costs
• Check quality of raw and cooked foods to meet standards
• Perform duties of kitchen managers as needed
• Achieve and maintain brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of food and beverage items to minimize waste

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Some college in food & beverage management

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Littleton's Market is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a fast-paced kitchen. You will lead a team, handle food prep, service execution, and quality control to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

You bring supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to food safety and high standards. A ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.“