Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation time

401(k) with company match

Employee meal discounts

Wellness and fitness program discounts

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team, ensuring culinary excellence and consistent guest experiences. You will coach hourly staff, manage daily operations, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and hands-on execution, with opportunities to drive menu quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction across events and service periods.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of culinary leadership or management experience.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Strong culinary skills and kitchen knowledge.
• Experience coaching and developing hourly team members.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food meets quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Lead by example during service, maintaining urgency, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, food cost controls, and labor management.
• Support special events, catering, and promotional initiatives as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Coaching

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Schedule flexibility

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Sous Chef

About the Opportunity

Food is our passion, but people are our purpose.

We believe our team members are the foundation of our success. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can learn, grow, and thrive every day. Whether your goal is to advance your culinary career, develop your leadership skills, or contribute to an exceptional hospitality experience, this is a place where you can build a rewarding future.

We are guest-focused and dedicated to creating memorable experiences through outstanding food, hospitality, and teamwork.

We are seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about culinary excellence, team development, and operational leadership. This role is responsible for supporting kitchen operations, developing team members, maintaining quality standards, and helping create exceptional guest experiences.

Our Core Values

• Pride: You take ownership of your work and strive for excellence.
• Teamwork: You value collaboration, respect others, and build strong relationships.
• Accountability: You hold yourself and your team to high standards of quality and consistency.
• Growth Mindset: You embrace feedback and continuously seek opportunities to improve.
• Transparency: You communicate openly and honestly, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Positive Energy: You bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to creating a great experience for both guests and team members.

Position Overview

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the daily operation of the kitchen. This position is responsible for coaching and developing culinary team members while ensuring all food is prepared and presented according to established standards.

Guest Experience

• Ensure all food meets quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Support smooth and efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Lead by example during service, maintaining urgency, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Team Leadership

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Create schedules that balance business needs and team well-being.
• Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and development opportunities.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

Operational Leadership

• Ensure consistent execution of culinary and operational standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, food cost controls, and labor management.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Conduct line checks and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance needs.
• Support special events, catering, and promotional initiatives as needed.
• Help drive operational goals and performance metrics.

What Makes You Successful

• You demonstrate resilience and a strong work ethic.
• You are an effective communicator and team leader.
• You solve problems confidently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• You seek opportunities to improve systems, processes, and guest experiences.
• You are passionate about mentoring and developing others.

Benefits & Perks

• Fun, team-oriented work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Employee meal discounts
• Paid vacation time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness and fitness program discounts
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Language learning opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional employee benefit programs

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of culinary leadership or management experience
• Culinary degree preferred but not required
• Strong culinary skills and kitchen knowledge
• Experience coaching and developing hourly team members
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements

• Maintain a positive attitude and strong sense of urgency throughout shifts
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures