Sous Chef

Grace Restaurant Group Llc; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Grace Restaurant Group Llc in Leitchfield, Kentucky, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to collaborate with the Executive Chef in creating innovative menus and preparing delicious meals. The ideal candidate should have extensive culinary experience, leadership skills, and a passion for high-quality food. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role offers competitive salary and employee benefits, along with opportunities for training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Extensive previous culinary experience in a similar role.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus based on seasonal ingredients.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation.
• Train and lead the kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Leadership

Menu creation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certification from culinary school

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Benefits/Perks
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to create innovative menus and prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and a strong leader. If you have a passion for creating meals that “wow,” we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients and customer expectations
• Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications
• Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
• Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation
• Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and negotiate with vendors to get high‑quality products at the best price
• Follow all food safety rules and regulations
• Excellent management and leadership skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Extensive previous culinary experience
• Certification from culinary school preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure