Sous Chef

Littleton's Market; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Littleton's Market is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a fast-paced kitchen. You will lead a team, handle food prep, service execution, and quality control to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

You bring supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to food safety and high standards. A ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.“

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or proven leadership in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong time management and organizational skills for a busy service
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and ServeSafe or Food Handler’s awareness

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types for regular service and events
• Manage day-to-day staffing, assign work, and set team development goals
• Educate staff to comply with safety laws and standards
• Monitor budget and control food, supplies, and labor costs
• Check quality of raw and cooked foods to meet standards
• Perform duties of kitchen managers as needed
• Achieve and maintain brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of food and beverage items to minimize waste

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Some college in food & beverage management

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are looking for a motivated Sous Chef to join our team! You will be assisting the Executive Chef in maintaining the operation of the kitchen, from running service, food prep, and quality control for inventory and physical maintenance.

You are a natural leader with previous supervisory experience as well as experience with high-volume cooking. You excel at mentoring and developing young cooks and lead by example.

You care deeply about creating exceptional food and exceeding quality standards to create memorable dining experiences. You are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. You have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, including planning and assigning work and establishing performance and development goals for team members
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations
• Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food, supplies, and labor costs
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Perform all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary
• Achieve and maintain company and brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction
• Ensure security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment and replenish supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste

Qualifications:

• Some college and/or advanced training in food and beverage management plus 2 years of related experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification, or willingness to obtain
• Must have advanced knowledge of food service regulations
• Must be organized, skilled with time management, and efficient in hot and cold line production
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift in an environment with extreme temperatures
• Skilled with the use of hand tools or machines needed for the position
• Able to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy

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