Sous Chef (4070)

Food Fight; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Food Fight Restaurant Group in Milwaukee is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead food preparation across a busy kitchen. You will plan and direct cooking activities and supervise a large team to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Previous sous chef experience and a culinary background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma; 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 high-pressure environment.
• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation in kitchens.
• Supervise other kitchen staff and maintain quality and efficiency.
• Monitor operations and quickly take control of problems as they arise.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Collaborative attitude

Cooking methods

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Il Cervo - Milwaukee, WI 53203

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

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