Sous Chef JN -072026-179289

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Boston is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume, upscale restaurant. The role focuses on strong kitchen leadership, delivering high-quality dishes and exceptional guest experiences.

You will support the Executive Chef, lead a team, manage inventory and food costs, and ensure top-notch cleanliness, safety, and organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Sous Chef or Kitchen Management experience.
• Background in high-volume, upscale or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with food cost, labor, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to stay organized and composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop a team in a high-volume setting.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Step in to lead the kitchen when needed.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Kitchen Management

Leadership

Food Cost & Labor

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Boston. This role is ideal for a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Lead and develop a team in a high-volume setting
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organization
• Step in to lead the kitchen when needed

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Sous Chef or Kitchen Management experience
• Background in high-volume, upscale or fine dining
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience with food cost, labor, and kitchen operations
• Ability to stay organized and composed under pressure

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Benefits package
• Growth opportunities within a well-established hospitality group

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Charilynn McKennedy

$75,000 - $85,000,