Sous Chef-Full Time

Bistro 67; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bistro 67 at The Belfry House, Wisconsin, is seeking a talented and dependable Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time, salaried position. You will work closely with Executive Chef Eric Feldbush, supporting day-to-day operations and menu development.

You should bring strong cooking fundamentals, leadership, and a passion for seasonal ingredients. You’ll help guide a small culinary team, maintain food safety standards, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience is required.
• Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, or similar leadership experience preferred.
• Strong cooking fundamentals and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to execute dishes consistently in a quality-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen operations is important.
• Ability to remain organized and composed during service.
• Dependable, collaborative, and willing to lead by example.
• Passion for seasonal ingredients, thoughtful food preparation, and continued culinary development.

Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with preparation and execution of dinner service.
• Maintain consistency, quality, presentation, and proper portioning of all dishes.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and new dish creation.
• Oversee kitchen operations and service in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Help lead, train, and support culinary team members.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, product rotation, and minimizing food waste.
• Ensure proper organization and cleanliness of kitchen and prep areas.
• Monitor product quality and communicate purchasing or inventory needs.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth and properly paced service.
• Assist with private dinners, special events, and other culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cooking fundamentals

Food safety

Time-management

Organization

Team player

Attention to detail

Dependable

Seasonal ingredients

Job description

Bistro 67 at The Belfry House is seeking a talented, dependable, and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time, salaried position.

This is an opportunity to work closely alongside Executive Chef Eric Feldbush, supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of Bistro 67 while contributing to menu development, food quality, kitchen organization, and the continued growth of our dining program.

We are looking for a chef who takes pride in their craft, leads by example, and is equally comfortable executing service, preparing ingredients, maintaining standards, and helping guide a small culinary team.

Responsibilities

Bistro 67 at The Belfry House is seeking a talented, dependable, and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a full-time, salaried position.

This is an opportunity to work closely alongside Executive Chef Eric Feldbush, supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of Bistro 67 while contributing to menu development, food quality, kitchen organization, and the continued growth of our dining program.

We are looking for a chef who takes pride in their craft, leads by example, and is equally comfortable executing service, preparing ingredients, maintaining standards, and helping guide a small culinary team.

• Work directly alongside Executive Chef Eric Feldbush in daily kitchen operations
• Assist with preparation and execution of Bistro 67 dinner service
• Maintain consistency, quality, presentation, and proper portioning of all dishes
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and new dish creation
• Oversee kitchen operations and service in the Executive Chef's absence
• Help lead, train, and support culinary team members
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, product rotation, and minimizing food waste
• Ensure proper organization and cleanliness of kitchen and prep areas
• Monitor product quality and communicate purchasing or inventory needs
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth and properly paced service
• Assist with private dinners, special events, and other culinary experiences at The Belfry House as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous professional kitchen experience required
• Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, or similar leadership experience preferred
• Strong cooking fundamentals and attention to detail
• Ability to execute dishes consistently in a quality-driven environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen operations
• Ability to remain organized and composed during service
• Dependable, collaborative, and willing to lead by example
• Passion for seasonal ingredients, thoughtful food preparation, and continued culinary development

Position Details

Full-Time | Salaried Position

The Sous Chef will work closely with Executive Chef Eric Feldbush and play an important role in the daily operation and continued development of Bistro 67’s culinary program.

About Bistro 67

Located at The Belfry House near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Bistro 67 offers an elevated yet approachable dining experience focused on thoughtfully prepared food, seasonal ingredients, and warm hospitality.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional looking to take the next step in their career, gain hands-on leadership experience, and work alongside an accomplished Executive Chef in a boutique hospitality environment.