Sous Chef

Wegmans; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Higher premium pay for overtime/Sundys

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Syracuse, NY is seeking a sous chef to oversee the day-to-day operations of the prepared foods area. You will lead a team of cooks and passionate staff to deliver high-quality restaurant foods to customers.

The role focuses on managing kitchen workflow, coaching staff, and promoting new programs while maintaining product quality and presentation. A strong emphasis on teamwork and customer engagement is required.

Qualifications

• Lead cook and/or kitchen supervisor experience, including supervising a team.
• Experience cooking different types of cuisines.
• Experience working with a multi-faceted food service facility, including restaurant, hotel or country club.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation.
• Inspire our customers to successfully prepare products at home by offering meal suggestions and cooking techniques.
• Help drive sales, sharing the company's vision with employees and supervise the team to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure products are prepared with consistency, high-quality and are eye-appealing to our customers.
• Create excitement and educate others about new programs at Wegmans.

Job description

Schedule: Full time

Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).

Age Requirement: 18 years or older

Location: Syracuse, NY

Address: 3325 West Genesee Street

Pay: $62,360 - $65,000 / year

Job Posting: 11/03/2026

Job Posting End: 12/01/2026

Job ID: R0302325

Our sous chefs utilize their culinary talents and managerial skills to run the day-to-day operation of the prepared foods area. In this role, you will oversee a team of cooks and passionate employees to ensure we are serving the best and highest quality restaurant foods to our customers.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation

• Inspire our customers to successfully prepare products at home by offering meal suggestions and cooking techniques

• Help drive sales, sharing the company's vision with employees and supervise the team to maximize efficiency

• Ensure products are prepared with consistency, high-quality and are eye-appealing to our customers

• Create excitement and educate others about new programs at Wegmans

Requirements

• Lead cook and/or kitchen supervisor experience, including supervising a team

Preferred Experience

• Experience cooking different types of cuisines

• Experience working with a multi-faceted food service facility, including restaurant, hotel or country club

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Wegmans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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