Sous Chef

STUDIO C; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals

Free movies

Job summary

Studio C's One Twenty Three Tavern in Grand Rapids is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our team. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver a memorable dining experience, overseeing kitchen operations, coaching line cooks, and ensuring consistency in recipes and plating.

Responsibilities include inventory control, menu development support, staff scheduling, and maintaining health and safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and lead by example, apply now and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Food Safety certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including opening/closing procedures, line setup, and service flow.
• Directly supervise and coach line cooks and prep cooks; step onto the line during peak service as needed.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all dishes by enforcing recipes, portioning, and plating standards.
• Support menu development, testing new dishes and seasonal specials with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Manage inventory: ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation (FIFO) to control waste and food cost.
• Create and adjust prep lists and staff schedules to match forecasted volume.
• Uphold all health department, food safety, and sanitation standards (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Train new kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and station setup.
• Step in for the Executive Chef in their absence, including staffing decisions and vendor communication.
• Monitor food and labor costs, flagging variances and helping hit budget targets.
• Maintain equipment; report maintenance needs before they become service problems.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food Safety certification

Job description

View open positions at: Celebration Cinema, One Twenty Three Tavern, and Midtown.

Position:Sous Chef

Location: 123 Ionia SW

Grand Rapids, MI

One Twenty Three Tavern is looking for one fun-loving, passionate Sous Chef to join our team!

Our Sous Chef will work alongside our Head Chef to ensure an enjoyable and memorable dining experience at One Twenty Three Tavern. We are located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, adjacent to a Celebration Cinema Studio Park, directly below our music venue- Listening Room, and surrounded by multiple retail shops, an office building, hotel and residential housing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including opening/closing procedures, line setup, and service flow.
• Directly supervise and coach line cooks and prep cooks; step onto the line during peak service as needed.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all dishes by enforcing recipes, portioning, and plating standards.
• Support menu development, testing new dishes and seasonal specials with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Manage inventory: ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation (FIFO) to control waste and food cost.
• Create and adjust prep lists and staff schedules to match forecasted volume.
• Uphold all health department, food safety, and sanitation standards (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Train new kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and station setup.
• Step in for the Executive Chef in their absence, including staffing decisions and vendor communication.
• Monitor food and labor costs, flagging variances and helping hit budget targets.
• Maintain equipment; report maintenance needs before they become service problems.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of kitchen experience, with 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Food Safety certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay cool under pressure.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs. and handle basic cleaning equipment.
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, PTO Life and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

We think work should come with some pretty great extras. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy free meals (yes, free), free movies (because who doesn’t love movie night?), and discounts on dining and concessions when you’re off the clock. Add to that a supportive, collaborative company culture where your ideas are heard and your growth matters and you’ve got more than just a job. You’ve got a place where you belong.