Sous Chef - Fine Dining

LIMELIGHT; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf River Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef in Germantown, TN to coordinate kitchen staff and ensure quality and timely food service. The role emphasizes applying recipe guidelines, maintaining food safety, and training staff in standards and sanitation.

The successful candidate will lead a fast-paced team, manage supplies and equipment, and contribute to seasonal menu development while upholding safety protocols and quality checks prior to service.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in a related food service position.
• Understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in preparation of food served using established procedures.
• Implements company recipe guidelines through recipe guides, plate presentation and audits.
• Coordinates food preparation so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Has knowledge of culinary trends. Provides input in developing and refining recipes for seasonal dishes and daily specials.
• Takes ownership for training kitchen staff on standards and kitchen safety.
• Ensures food is stored properly and safely.
• Orders food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Completes food quality and temperature checks before service.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

Culinary school certification

Job description

Essential Functions

• The Sous Chef will coordinate the work of kitchen staff while ensuring the quality and timeliness of the food that is served. The Sous Chef is responsible for the appropriate use of supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste and following established food production procedures and recipes.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Directs and participates in preparation of food served using established procedures.
• Implements company recipe guidelines through recipe guides, plate presentation and audits.
• Coordinates food preparation so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Has knowledge of culinary trends. Provides input in developing and refining recipes for seasonal dishes and daily specials.
• Takes ownership for training kitchen staff on standards and kitchen safety.
• Ensures food is stored properly and safely.
• Orders food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Completes food quality and temperature checks before service.

Competencies

• Leadership Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Flexibility.
• Stress Management/Composure.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise and train kitchen staff.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with expected overtime. Days and hours of work fluctuate.

Required Education and Experience

• Prior leadership experience in a related food service position.
• Understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certification from a culinary school a plus

About Wolf River Hospitality Group:

Wolf River Hospitality Group is a locally owned, multi-concept restaurant group with locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Since its founding in 2013, WRHG has grown from two fast-casual pizza locations to a portfolio consisting of mutiple full service and fast casual brands. We are continuing to expand and are looking for great people to help us grow. If you are looking to be a part of a dynamic, growing business and are interested in having an immediate impact, we would love to talk to you.