Sous Chef (3755)

Food Fight; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 匹

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Food Fight Restaurant Group is seeking a Sous Chef in Madison, WI to plan and direct food preparation and supervise a large kitchen team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, impeccable communication with staff and vendors, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma; culinary degrees preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a sous chef is preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team.
• Strong communication abilities with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Problem-solving under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.
• Collaborative attitude with a focus on excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation in kitchens.
• Supervise other kitchen staff and ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and address problems quickly to maintain kitchen efficiency.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Johnny Delmonicos - Madison, WI 53703

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Benefits
• And Much More (Head here for a full list)

About Position:

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. The Sous Chef's responsibilities involve a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.

Our Promise & Culture:

Food Fight Restaurant Group is an ambitious collection of professionals who are constantly focused on the growth and improvement of our teams. We are a passionate and dedicated group of hospitality leaders looking to work with like-minded professionals who want to grow both their restaurants and their careers, and we mean it. 100% of our executive leadership team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a collaborative culture for our restaurant leadership and minimize the most common stressors the restaurant industry is known for by:

• Extending freedom and autonomy to our restaurant leaderships teams
• Allowing flexible scheduling that both fits the needs of our managers and fulfills the needs of our restaurants
• Offering continued education opportunities and tuition reimbursement to our managers
• Providing opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Directly supporting the administrative functions of our restaurants

QualificationsJob Requirements:

• Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference
• 2+ years of experience as a sous chef is preferred
• Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team
• Strong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customers
• Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high pressure environment
• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service
• Time management strengths with the ability to multi-task
• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes