Sous Chef - Burlington

Row34 NH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A seafood-focused restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations, lead a team, and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in seafood preparation and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $70K, bonuses at 90 days and 6 months, paid vacation, and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

$1500 Bonus at 90 Days

$1500 Bonus at 6 Months

2 weeks paid vacation

Employer covered medical insurance

401K with employer matching

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Dependable and organized kitchen leader with sous chef or strong lead line experience.
• Comfortable managing a busy service and keeping things running smoothly.
• Skilled in seafood prep and general kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during prep and service, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support day-to-day operations including ordering, inventory, and staff supervision.
• Train and mentor line cooks and prep team members.

Skills

Leadership

Seafood preparation

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Role

The Role: Row 34 Burlington is hiring a Sous Chef to support the daily operations of our kitchen and play a key role in training, leading, and motivating our team. This position works closely with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure prep, service, and systems are dialed in and running efficiently.

We are a seasonal/scratch kitchen with a focus on fish butchering, making fresh pasta and smoking & curing seafoods, all Row 34 Chefs play a large role in educating and training all members of the staff.

We work directly with fisherman and farmers to bring the best of New England to the restaurant.

You'll be part of a kitchen team that takes pride in its work, values consistency, and cares about doing things the right way.

About Row 34

Row 34 is a seafood-focused restaurant with a commitment to serving high-quality ingredients with precision and care. Our kitchen is known for clean technique, consistent execution, and a collaborative team dynamic. From oysters to composed plates, we focus on getting the details right — every time.

We're focused on running an organized, respectful, high-output kitchen where cooks can build skills and chefs can lead with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during prep and service, ensuring quality and consistency
• Support day-to-day operations including ordering, inventory, scheduling, and staff supervision
• Train and mentor line cooks and prep team members
• Help develop daily specials and seasonal menu items
• Maintain strong communication between FOH and BOH
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and organization are always top priority

Who You Are

• A dependable and organized kitchen leader with sous chef or strong lead line experience
• Comfortable managing a busy service and keeping things running smoothly
• Skilled in both seafood prep and general kitchen operations
• Able to stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly with the team
• Focused on consistency, efficiency, and setting a good example

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary (starting at $70K)
• $1500 Bonus at 90 Days of Employment
• $1500 Bonus at 6 Months of Employment
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Employer covered medical insurance
• Industry leading 401K program with employer matching
• 2 days off every week
• Free Parking
• A professional kitchen with room to grow
• Ongoing training and support from experienced culinary leadership
• Opportunities for advancement within the Row 34 group