Sous Chef

Nan's Kitchen; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee meals

Growth opportunities across multiple L

Job summary

Nan’s Kitchen in Massachusetts is seeking a motivated and experienced Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to keep kitchen operations running smoothly—from food prep and service to inventory and quality control.

If you're a natural leader who thrives in high-volume settings and loves mentoring rising talent, this is the role for you. Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 per year, reflecting experience and dedication, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Sous Chef or kitchen leadership role.
• Strong background in high-volume cooking.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for developing young culinary talent.
• Food safety certification (ServeSafe or Food Handler’s) required.
• Calm, positive presence under pressure with a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Manage and mentor line cooks and prep staff, leading by example
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and timing during service
• Coordinate prep and execution for a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Monitor and manage food waste and inventory
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inspiring kitchen environment
• Support a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning

Skills

Sous Chef leadership

High-volume cooking

Communication

Organizational skills

Developing talent

Food safety certification

Job description

About Nan’s Kitchen

Nan’s Kitchen is all about feel-good food that’s scratch-made, seasonal, and deeply satisfying. From slow-roasted vegetables to crispy fried chicken, we serve up dishes that feel like home—with a modern, chef-driven twist. We pride ourselves on a supportive kitchen culture, strong community roots, and a dedication to quality in everything we do.

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to keep kitchen operations running smoothly—from food prep and service to inventory and quality control.

If you're a natural leader who thrives in high-volume settings and loves mentoring rising talent in the kitchen, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Manage and mentor line cooks and prep staff, leading by example
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and timing during service
• Coordinate prep and execution for a busy, fast-paced kitchen
• Monitor and manage food waste and inventory
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inspiring kitchen environment
• Support a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in a Sous Chef or kitchen leadership role
• Strong background in high-volume cooking
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Passion for developing young culinary talent
• Dedication to food safety and ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (required)
• A calm, positive presence under pressure and a team-first attitude

Why Nan’s?

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven restaurant group
• Collaborate with passionate chefs and cooks in a supportive, creative kitchen
• Cook with fresh, local ingredients from community-based farms
• Enjoy growth opportunities across multiple locations
• Competitive pay, employee meals, and a respectful, empowering work culture

If you're ready to help lead a kitchen that values people, passion, and great food, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s make something delicious together.

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of Nan's is to connect communities through the power of agriculture & nutritious food by partnering with local providers and lessening the carbon footprint

OUR VISION

Our vision is to deliver fresh, wholesome, and nostalgic meals to individuals, families and groups. Through responsible & sustainable sourcing practices, our food is grown as close to home as possible, leaving the flavors and nutrients to travel the shortest possible distance from field to fork, resulting in a meal you can… quite literally, “feel good about”

CORE VALUES

• Respect
  For the food, the farmers and our equipment; for each other, our time, feelings, different perspectives and ideas & opinions that are not your own
• Integrity
  We are scratch made and genuine, integrity is core to how we act, plan, cook, and execute to ensure the highest quality of food & customer service
• Intention
  With our mission, our flavors, our words and our actions
• Collaboration
  It takes a village. We celebrate mutual respect for our own weaknesses as well as the strengths & weaknesses of others
• Gratitude
  For the opportunity to share our delicious food with the community; for the hard work of our friends & teammates, our vendor’s commitment, our opportunity to grow and share knowledge & food with each other