Cook

Shopfroehlichs; Three Oaks (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, fresh lunch

401k plan

20% employee discount

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A local restaurant in Three Oaks, MI, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations and preparing high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates have proven experience, leadership skills, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay, benefits such as free lunch, a 401k plan, and a supportive team atmosphere. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences!

Qualifications

• Must remain calm in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Excellent time management skills are essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge about various cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations effectively and ensure compliance with culinary standards.
• Prepare and cook foods while maintaining quality.
• Supervise kitchen areas and mentor staff for excellent customer service.
• Manage inventory, set up stations, and ensure timely meal preparation in a high-paced environment

Skills

Proven work experience as a chef or cook

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment

Advanced knowledge about culinary, baking, and pastry techniques

Leadership skills

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Job description

Froehlich's in Three Oaks, MI is looking to hire a full-time Sous Chef to study recipes, set up menus, and prepare high-quality dishes. Are you a team-oriented leader who can effectively prioritize and delegate multiple tasks? Would you like to work in a great team environment and further your career as a sous chef? If so, please read on!

This restaurant position earns a competitive wage, depending on experience and works Thursday - Monday with mandatory weekends. We also provide excellent benefits, including free, fresh lunch, 401k plan, a 20% employee discount on our items, and paid time off (PTO). If this sounds like the right culinary opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT FROEHLICH'S

Over the years we have expanded to a bakery, full-service restaurant, bar, and retail liquor store. From simple shopping to catering needs, we do it all! As a woman-owned business, we take pride in our ability to provide a diverse set of services and products to our customers, ensuring we exceed their expectations. Everything from food dishes at our restaurant to items in our retail store, we want all our products and services to be the best! We even work with local farmers, so our products are straight from the farm to our customers' tables! With us, our guests can always look forward to delicious food, great products, and excellent customer service.

We consider our employees family! We do everything we can to accommodate our staff. As a very tight-knit group, we support each other and make sure that everyone is successful. We value integrity, transparency, and inclusion as well as longevity and perseverance. Everyone is welcome to join us! We offer great benefits, a fun environment, and a supportive team!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOUS CHEF

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for the overall success of our daily kitchen operations. You help manage kitchen shift operations effectively as well as ensure compliance with all culinary standards and food service regulations. You help prepare and cook foods of all types and are always expanding and fine-tuning our menu to be top quality. Experimenting with new dishes and recipes is something you enjoy doing. Our customers know that when they dine with us you will deliver hot meals in a timely manner from your well-oiled kitchen team. Your team is always ready to make adjustments to recipes according to individual customers' needs. Using your fine culinary skills, you determine how food should be presented and create the most beautiful plating of each dish.

Keeping the kitchen organized is a top priority for you and your staff. Inventory is taken each day in order to be certain the kitchen is fully stocked. Orders are then placed for ingredients and supplies that are needed. Your team starts each workday by setting up the kitchen with needed utensils, cooking tools, and equipment that will be used throughout the shift.

To ensure consistent quality, you supervise all kitchen areas. Being a hands‑on leader who leads by example, you share your culinary talents as you help mentor staff. You empower kitchen staff to provide excellent customer service, and you interact regularly with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. You take any guest problems or complaints seriously. Goal‑oriented, you work to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. You are passionate about facilitating the camaraderie that comes with working as part of a cohesive culinary team in a tightly run kitchen!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SOUS CHEF

• Proven work experience as a chef or cook
• Hands‑on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge about culinary, baking, and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Are you able to remain calm in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment? Do you have excellent time management skills? Do you have up‑to‑date knowledge about various cooking techniques and recipes? If yes, you might just be perfect for this culinary position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR RESTAURANT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this restaurant job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 49128