Sous Chef

Johnny-Delmonico; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Full benefits package

Job summary

Johnny-Delmonico in Madison, WI is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to plan and direct food preparation in our busy kitchen. You will supervise a large kitchen team and monitor operations, stepping in to resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least 2 years of sous chef experience, strong leadership, communication, and time management skills, with a solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• 2+ years of experience as a sous chef.
• Ability to manage, direct, and lead a large team.
• Strong communication with staff, vendors, and customers.
• Problem solving in fast-paced environment.
• Time management and multi-tasking.
• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation in kitchens.
• Supervise other kitchen staff and maintain workflow.
• Identify and resolve problems quickly in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment

Sous chef experience

High school diploma

Staff training

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Benefits package including:Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance with Employer Contribution401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time OffWellness BenefitsAnd Much More (Head here for a full list)About Position:The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. The Sous Chef’s responsibilities involve a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.Our Promise & Culture:Food Fight Restaurant Group is an ambitious collection of professionals who are constantly focused on the growth and improvement of our teams. We are a passionate and dedicated group of hospitality leaders looking to work with like-minded professionals who want to grow both their restaurants and their careers, and we mean it. 100% of our executive leadership team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a collaborative culture for our restaurant leadership and minimize the most common stressors the restaurant industry is known for by:Extending freedom and autonomy to our restaurant leaderships teamsAllowing flexible scheduling that both fits the needs of our managers and fulfills the needs of our restaurantsOffering continued education opportunities and tuition reimbursement to our managersProviding opportunities for advancement and career growthDirectly supporting the administrative functions of our restaurantsApply Today:If our culture and team sound like something you’d like to be a part of, apply today.Job Requirements:Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference2+ years of experience as a sous chef is preferredAbility to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large teamStrong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customersProblem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high pressure environmentCollaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer serviceTime management strengths with the ability to multi-taskSolid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes