Sous Chef

mcm; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor / Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced, multi-outlet kitchen. This role emphasizes mentoring, consistency, and outstanding hospitality as you guide cooks and service teams toward peak performance.

Responsibilities include executing menus with stunning presentation, maintaining high food quality, coordinating catering events, and supporting a culture of growth and collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in a supervisory role or as a sous chef
• High-volume kitchen background
• Impeccable communication skills
• Restaurant management knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
• Catering experience
• Culinary degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and mentor team
• Ensure food quality and presentation across outlets
• Oversee menu implementation and specials
• Coordinate catering events

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor / Sous Chef

Rotating Weekends

Salary Determined on Experience

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager who shares our passion for Food, Service and Leadership.

We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a mentoring management style contributing to a culture of fun, creativity and growth. If you have the CULINARY CHOPS and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, multi-outlet setting, we would like to hear from you!

Must have solid kitchen leadership experience.Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. A strong Supervisor with solid Culinary Training, ready for the next step would be ideal.

Requirements

• 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef
• High Volume background
• Impeccable communication Skills
• Restaurant Management knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
• Catering Experience
• Culinary Degree strongly preferred

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.