Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Growth opportunities

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team supporting an upscale steakhouse and related marketplace/catering facilities. You will help lead daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and contribute to menu development across services.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adaptability to day/evening shifts, and collaboration with staff to maintain high standards and efficient service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience, preferably in a steakhouse or upscale restaurant.
• Previous kitchen leadership or Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of steak preparation, grilling, and food presentation.
• Catering or high-volume food production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, food quality, and consistency.
• Oversee food preparation and execution for steakhouse service.
• Support marketplace food production and catering events.
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, food costs, and waste control.
• Help with menu development, specials, and event preparation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Team training & supervision

Menu development

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This position will support the daily operations of our upscale steakhouse while also assisting with food production and execution for our marketplace and catering facility.

The ideal candidate is a strong team leader who is passionate about food quality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is flexible to work both day and evening shifts based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, food quality, and consistency.
• Oversee food preparation and execution for steakhouse service.
• Support marketplace food production and catering events.
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, food costs, and waste control.
• Help with menu development, specials, and event preparation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience, preferably in a steakhouse or upscale restaurant.
• Previous kitchen leadership or Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of steak preparation, grilling, and food presentation.
• Catering or high-volume food production experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full-time position with benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Positive, team-oriented work environment

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Bryan Chaffee