Sous Chef

Jersey Shore Restaurant Group; Manasquan (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in New Jersey is seeking a Sous Chef to manage culinary operations. This role includes supervising kitchen staff, developing menu items, and ensuring quality standards in food preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in various kitchen operations. The team thrives on creativity and excellence, with opportunities for advancement in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule and competitive benefits while working for a reputable name in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Experience with training and basic financial management.
• Ability to produce consistent products in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership with management responsibilities.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of food items.
• Develop creative menu items adhering to brand standards.
• Manage kitchen employees through various HR responsibilities.
• Monitor food production, ordering, and quality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organization

Butchery & fabrication of meat and fish

Sauce-making

Training skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

We’re Hiring!

Join the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group and be part of a team that thrives on excellence, creativity, and growth.

With renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, we offer diverse hospitality opportunities—from culinary and mixology to customer service roles.

We remain dedicated to creating an atmosphere that embodies warmth, comfort, and quality dining—starting with team members who ensure every guest feels welcomed and valued.

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement, and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.

The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities, including product ordering & kitchen sanitation
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to JSRG brand standards
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring
• Demonstrated experience in the butchery & fabrication of meat and fish
• Demonstrated experience in sauce‑making
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles, including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality and consistency daily
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Qualifications:

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast‑paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills qualification
• ServSafe Certification

Job Types:

Full‑time, Part‑time

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location:

In person

Start your journey today and make your mark with JSRG!