Sous Chef - Cece's Roland Park

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Personal and vacation time

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Cece's Roland Park, part of Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, seeks a talented Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume setting. You’ll ensure kitchen standards, manage BOH inventory, and mentor staff while upholding safety and quality.

Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package after eligibility, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience supervising kitchen staff in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage inventory and food ordering.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within company policies; ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Assist with maintaining a professional kitchen image, cleanliness, uniforms and appearance standards.
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality.
• Control and/or assist with control of BOH food costs through ordering, weekly inventory, and reviewing financial reports.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with standards.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; discipline as needed.
• Train employees on ongoing basis.
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Time management

Inventory & ordering

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cece's, Roland Park's newest culinary destination, is seeking talented professionals to join our team.As part of the Live! Hospitality & Entertainment family, with over 100 venues nationwide, you'll enjoy competitive DC wages, free parking, and unparalleled development and growth opportunities. Turn your hospitality passion into a rewarding career at Cece's Roland Park!

Sous Chef Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within the policies and guidelines set forth by the company, including the ensurance of appropriate levels of staffing.
• Assist with maintaining a professional company image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality.
• Control and/or assist with the control of BOH food costs through appropriate ordering, maintaining weekly inventory, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with Company and Health Department standards.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; take disciplinary action and recommend terminating hourly team members when necessary.
• Train employees, as assigned, in an ongoing basis.
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff.

Sous Chef Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Sous Chef position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Moving about the kitchen in a safe and secure manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, stooping, standing and kneeling.
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Eligible employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package following the required eligibility period, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with employer match