Sous Chef - High End Restaurant Group

Career Group; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Sous Chef to join a high-end restaurant group. You will lead and develop the culinary team, partner with the Executive Chef on recruitment, and ensure service excellence across all kitchen operations.

The role requires 3+ years of sous chef experience in high-volume settings, strong cost controls, advanced culinary skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. You will report to the Executive Chef and act as lead in their absence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years sous chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic planning.
• Advanced culinary expertise and strong knife skills.
• Ability to work independently, make strategic decisions, and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop culinary team through training, coaching, and guidance.
• Partner with Executive Chef on recruitment, onboarding, and building a high-performing team.
• Assist with labor cost optimization, food cost control, inventory management, and reporting.
• Uphold safety and sanitation standards across kitchen operations.
• Oversee service execution, line checks, preparation, and expediting.
• Monitor operations to ensure high-quality guest experiences.
• Document updates to support performance and operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to support hospitality vision and goals.
• Assume full leadership in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Labor cost management

Team leadership

Strategic resource planning

Communication

Decision making

Education

Culinary program curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Our client, a High-End Restaurant Group, is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team in Greenwich, CT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop culinary team members through structured training, coaching, and guidance.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing culinary team.
• Assist with labor cost optimization, food cost control, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Uphold quality, safety, and sanitation standards across all kitchen operations.
• Oversee service execution, including line checks, food preparation, and expediting.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
• Document key updates and insights to support team performance and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Property Leadership Team to support the company's hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals.
• Assume full leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; culinary program curriculum or equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Proven ability to manage labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Foodager or other inventory management systems, and email communication.
• Advanced culinary expertise, including strong knife skills and the ability to execute high-level cooking standards.
• Ability to work independently, make strategic decisions, and collaborate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs. using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
• Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment.

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