Sous Chef & Culinary Leader — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Weekly Pay

American Food & Vending; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Vision Plans, FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services and to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed. The role works with culinary staff to maintain quality and efficiency across operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with food stations, supervising BOH staff, ensuring safety protocols, and daily operational meetings to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• 3 years experience in a similar culinary leadership role in retail, hotels, business, or education dining.
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend during daily schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary service points including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Staff development

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering systems

Ordering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services and to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed. The role works with culinary staff to maintain quality and efficiency across operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with food stations, supervising BOH staff, ensuring safety protocols, and daily operational meetings to optimize performance.