Sous Chef

Platinum Dining Group

Wilmington (DE)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Healthcare/Dental benefits/Vision

Year-End Bonus

Job summary

Platinum Dining Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their award-winning restaurants in Wilmington, Delaware. This role involves assisting the executive chef in daily kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and leadership skills, thrive in a high-pressure environment, and enjoy making guests happy. Benefits include a competitive salary, 401K with company match, and health benefits in a positive, fun work atmosphere.

Qualifications

Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
Ability to multitask in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.
Good manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist executive chef in kitchen operations and food prep.
Train kitchen staff on recipes and procedures.
Enforce company standards for sanitation and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Good taste and smell

Familiarity with menu costing procedures

Second language (preferably Spanish)

Job description

Platinum Dining Group is a full-service hospitality group based in northern Delaware & Chester County Pennsylvania. Seven restaurants, an “any event” catering company, and a fine-goods retail market all reside under the PDG umbrella. We are a company that believes in the fundamental truth that no task is too great and no detail too small. We strive, one guest at a time, to offer a complete and rewarding hospitality experience.

Platinum Dining Group is offering a great opportunity for aspiring chefs!

For those passionate about culinary arts and looking to grow your skills even further, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are accepting strong candidates who are current Sous Chefs interested in a growth career path of Sous Chef to Executive Chef.

We are a multi-concept hospitality group with 7 full-service restaurants located in northern Delaware and in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. We also have a specialty market and Platinum Events catering.

Serious career‑minded kitchen professionals with experience in full service, upscale, high volume cuisine are encouraged to apply.

A few of our Sous Chef’s responsibilities:

Assists the executive chef to ensure that the kitchen is running smoothly with prep and production being completed in a timely manner and all dishes are prepared correctly
Helps maintain food cost by adhering to order and prep pars, proper portion sizes and minimizing food waste
Trains kitchen staff and ensures they are adhering to established recipes, practices and procedures
Acts as executive chef in his/her absence
Fosters a climate of professionalism, cooperation and respect between teammates
Enforces company standards, policies, and procedures, including sanitation, safety, dress codes, and cash handling
Oversees service during all operating hours

Are you Qualified?

Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Excellent emotional self‑awareness under pressure while maintaining a respectful demeanor
Ability to multitask and take direction in a high volume, team‑oriented environment
Good sense of taste and smell as well as good manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment
Self‑driven to produce high quality work
Familiarity with menu costing procedures
Must be a "crowd pleaser" – enjoy making guests happy
Knowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, is a plus

Benefits for management positions:

Highly competitive salary
401K with company match
Healthcare/Dental benefits/Vision
Voluntary Benefits
- Short‑term disability
- Life insurances
- Accident insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Year‑End Bonus
Management Dining Discount Card