Senior Sous Chef — Lead Scratch Prep & Quality Kitchen

Plum Market; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Grow Your Passion

Comprehensive Training

Competitive Holiday Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Plum Market is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Prepared Foods BOH operations in Ann Arbor, ensuring high-quality, safety-compliant menu execution and staff development in a fast-paced retail kitchen.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on training and coordinating daily production, sanitation, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary leadership role in foodservice or retail operations.
• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation standards, and inventory practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach and direct teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and kitchen management systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations, ensuring 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 and safety.
• Support production scheduling, prep guides, and department planning based on guest needs and seasonal programs.
• Enforce all food safety and sanitation procedures per 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

Team Coaching

Kitchen Safety

Inventory Practices

MS Office

Tools

Kitchen Management Systems

Job description

Plum Market is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Prepared Foods BOH operations in Ann Arbor, ensuring high-quality, safety-compliant menu execution and staff development in a fast-paced retail kitchen.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on training and coordinating daily production, sanitation, and inventory control.