Sous Chef (3791)

Maxby Hospitality; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus up to $5,000

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Dining allowance

Job summary

Ancho & Agave in Middleton, WI is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The candidate should be reliable, team-oriented, and able to manage people with a professional attitude.

The role requires flexibility for weekends/evenings, 45–55 hour weeks, and travel for training. Competitive salary offered plus benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Strong culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Working knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Strong time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to uphold vendor relationships and troubleshoot any daily challenges with a customer service representative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand, sit, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Responsibilities

• Creating exceptional culinary experiences for guests.
• Overseeing & participating in the daily kitchen operations (opening/closing procedures, receiving, food prep, cooking).
• Training kitchen staff following company policies & procedures.
• Upholding standards for food preparation and plating, food safety and sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Controlling operational costs, taking inventories, and ordering food and supplies.

Skills

1 year experience

Food safety cert

Culinary skills

Ops knowledge

Clear communication

Team leadership

Leadership

Time management

Vendor relations

Multitasking

Travel for training

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Varied shifts

45–55 hour weeks

Hygiene & grooming

Reliable transportation

Stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

21+ years old

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Middleton AA - Middleton, WI 53562Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Open Availability

Ancho & Agave is seeking a hardworking and reliable Sous Chef to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you are passionate about the culinary arts and committed to professional success.

Qualified candidates must be motivated, friendly, team-oriented, honest, and comfortable with managing people. Must be available to work consistently, act in a professional manner & have a positive attitude.

Sous Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to creating exceptional culinary experiences for our guests, overseeing & participating in the daily kitchen operations (opening/closing procedures, receiving, food prep, cooking), training kitchen staff following company policies & procedures, upholding standards for food preparation and plating, food safety and sanitation, and workplace safety, controlling operational costs, taking inventories, and ordering food and supplies.

Sous Chef Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Strong culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Working knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Strong time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to uphold vendor relationships and troubleshoot any daily challenges with a customer service representative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand, sit, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Sous Chef Employment Benefits

• Competitive starting Salary ($50k-$65 per year, based on experience)
• Performance-based Bonus Program (up to $5,000 in years 1-3)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Allowance for off-duty dining

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila ... we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting.

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.