Sous Chef — Coastal French Kitchen Leader

Marée; Spring Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

MARÉE, a French coastal bistro in Spring Lake, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef who loves cooking and values great ingredients, technique, consistency, and a collaborative team. This role focuses on leading the line and maintaining high standards during busy services.

You will run a line, organize prep, mentor a young cook, receive orders, and help manage inventory and cost while staying true to the restaurant’s philosophy of simple, impeccably cooked dishes and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional kitchen experience in high-volume settings.
• Strong leadership, teaching and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage food cost, waste, ordering and inventory.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Line leadership and service execution.
• Prep and production.
• Recipe consistency.
• Ordering and receiving.
• Inventory.
• Food-cost and waste control.
• Sanitation.
• Training and mentoring.
• Scheduling support.
• Specials and menu development.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Kitchen leadership

Organized under pressure

Food-cost awareness

Mentoring cooks

Job description

MARÉE, a French coastal bistro in Spring Lake, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef who loves cooking and values great ingredients, technique, consistency, and a collaborative team. This role focuses on leading the line and maintaining high standards during busy services.

You will run a line, organize prep, mentor a young cook, receive orders, and help manage inventory and cost while staying true to the restaurant’s philosophy of simple, impeccably cooked dishes and teamwork.