Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Operations & Training

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Downtown Evansville Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead the culinary team, schedule staff, and develop procedures. You will oversee all cooking operations, ensure quality and presentation, and monitor health standards to maintain compliance with regulations.

You will also assist with budgeting, labor scheduling, and inventory controls while coordinating between front-of-house and back-of-house teams. This role requires flexibility with shifts and a focus on food cost management.

Qualifications

• Requires strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to delegate and supervise staff effectively.
• Excellent communication with team and departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in staff scheduling, training, and development of the culinary team.
• Oversee cooking operations and ensure quality and presentation.
• Ensure health department compliance and safe food handling.
• Assist in budgeting, labor schedules, and cost controls.
• Write and cost recipes and manage inventories.

Skills

Organization strategies

Delegation

Time management

Communication

Education

High School or better

Job description

Downtown Evansville Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead the culinary team, schedule staff, and develop procedures. You will oversee all cooking operations, ensure quality and presentation, and monitor health standards to maintain compliance with regulations.

You will also assist with budgeting, labor scheduling, and inventory controls while coordinating between front-of-house and back-of-house teams. This role requires flexibility with shifts and a focus on food cost management.