Sous Chef

COREcruitment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is partnering with a high-volume Asian American restaurant in Philadelphia to hire a hands-on Sous Chef. You will join a culinary leadership team, shaping service during peak hours and driving quality and consistency across the kitchen.

The role emphasizes kitchen leadership, team development, and a strong focus on food safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced sous chef or strong culinary leadership
• Experience in busy, full-service restaurants
• Strong interest in Asian/Asian-American cuisine and related menu execution

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution
• Work stations and jump in during busy services
• Manage prep, production, ordering, and inventory
• Train and develop cooks while maintaining high culinary standards
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Contribute to a positive, high-energy kitchen culture

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Asian cuisine knowledge

Job description

Sous Chef

Asian American Restaurant | High-Volume Full Service

Philadelphia, PA
$75,000–$85,000 Base + Bonus Potential

We're partnered with a busy, high-energy Asian American restaurant in Philly looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their culinary leadership team.

This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced operation where quality, consistency, and strong leadership are key.We're looking for a Chef who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing their team, and helping drive a smooth and successful service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef Chef with all day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and execution
• Working stations and jumping in wherever needed during busy services
• Managing prep, production, ordering, and inventory
• Training and developing cooks while maintaining high culinary standards
• Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
• Helping maintain a positive, professional, and high-energy kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• Previous Sous Chef or strong culinary leadership experience
• Experience in busy, full-service restaurant environments
• Strong background in Asian, Asian-American, or similar globally inspired cuisine is an asset
• Understanding of ordering, inventory, labour, and food cost
• Passionate about food, quality, and consistency