Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Lead, Sign-On Bonus

Olympia Hospitality; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage

401K match

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality in Cape Elizabeth, ME, is seeking a Sous Chef to manage high-volume kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef. You will develop seasonal menus, supervise cooks and prep staff, ensure adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and safety standards, and drive cost control while maintaining culinary excellence.

The role emphasizes training, teamwork, and consistent quality, with a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of high-volume kitchen management experience.
• Catering/banquet experience preferred.
• Culinary degree desirable or equivalent experience.
• Experience coaching and documenting performance.
• Experience with food safety procedures and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and seasonal menus with local ingredients.
• Oversee food preparation ensuring quality and safety.
• Supervise kitchen staff including cooks and prep cooks.
• Manage ordering, inventory, scheduling, and equipment upkeep.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, conducting regular workshops.
• Monitor quality, taste, and presentation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food cost analysis

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Waste minimization

Education

Culinary degree desirable

Job description

Olympia Hospitality in Cape Elizabeth, ME, is seeking a Sous Chef to manage high-volume kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef. You will develop seasonal menus, supervise cooks and prep staff, ensure adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and safety standards, and drive cost control while maintaining culinary excellence.

The role emphasizes training, teamwork, and consistent quality, with a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage and retirement options.