Senior Sous Chef - Steak & Seafood Kitchen Leader

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Jacksonville (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a high-end steak and seafood restaurant in Oregon. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of relevant culinary work history and a track record of excellence in food quality and service.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team, ensure proper temperatures, quality, and presentation, and mentor staff through busy services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional culinary work history.
• Experience in upscale, fine-dining, steakhouse, seafood, or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent knife skills and a strong understanding of professional cooking techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and service.
• Lead, supervise, and support kitchen staff during preparation and service.
• Maintain exceptional standards for premium steaks, fresh seafood, sauces, sides, and specialty dishes.
• Ensure proper preparation, cooking temperatures, seasoning, portioning, and presentation.
• Oversee kitchen stations and ensure tickets are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain proper storage, handling, and rotation of meat, seafood, and other ingredients.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Help manage inventory, receiving, ordering, and product quality.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff while maintaining a professional kitchen culture.
• Assist with menu development, daily specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor food waste and help maintain food-cost goals.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness, organization, and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Chef, management, and front-of-house team.
• Lead by example during high-volume and high-pressure services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knife skills

Food safety

Time management

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a high-end steak and seafood restaurant in Oregon. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of relevant culinary work history and a track record of excellence in food quality and service.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team, ensure proper temperatures, quality, and presentation, and mentor staff through busy services.