Senior Sous Chef — Lead, Train & Elevate Kitchen

Hawkers, LLC; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Meal benefits during shifts

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkers, LLC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our leadership team in Delray Beach. You will guide the kitchen on culinary execution, quality standards, and staff development while maintaining cost targets and schedule discipline.

The role requires open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for advancement as the brand grows. A culinary degree and strong food safety knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role in a high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Willingness to obtain Food Handler's Certification within 30 days.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a fast-paced BOH team.
• Proficiency with restaurant management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of food procurement, production, and service, including inventory, storage, and rotation.
• Lead daily pre‑service meetings to align the team on specials, ticket targets, and priorities.
• Ensure target ticket times are met without sacrificing quality.
• Cover the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Monitor food quality, conduct line checks, and coach for continuous improvement.
• Manage labor and food costs through scheduling, waste control, and vendor communication.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

HACCP

Communication

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Hawkers, LLC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our leadership team in Delray Beach. You will guide the kitchen on culinary execution, quality standards, and staff development while maintaining cost targets and schedule discipline.

The role requires open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for advancement as the brand grows. A culinary degree and strong food safety knowledge are preferred.