Senior Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Urbnmenusandvenues; Westport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Terrain Café in Westport, CT seeks a skilled Sous Chef to act as second in command in a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You will lead the BOH team, ensure precision during high-volume service, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and staffing.

The role requires 2+ years of management experience, strong leadership, and a ServSafe certification. This on-site position offers competitive benefits within the URBN family.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in kitchen management in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment.
• Proficiency with industrial kitchen equipment and advanced techniques.
• Ability to lead, mentor and delegate to a large culinary team.
• Strong sense of urgency and resilience under pressure.
• Active ServSafe Manager Certification or willingness to obtain.
• BS in Culinary Science or related certificate preferred.
• Able to stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the BOH team with hands-on training for culinary consistency.
• Direct high-volume service with speed while maintaining plating quality.
• Execute dishes across Sauté, Grill, and Oven stations.
• Ensure health and sanitation compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on menu design, inventory, and labor scheduling.
• Resolve operational issues with professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Time management

Food safety

ServSafe Certification

Culinary science degree

Education

BS in Culinary Science or related certificate

Job description

Terrain Café in Westport, CT seeks a skilled Sous Chef to act as second in command in a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You will lead the BOH team, ensure precision during high-volume service, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and staffing.

The role requires 2+ years of management experience, strong leadership, and a ServSafe certification. This on-site position offers competitive benefits within the URBN family.