Sous Chef & Kitchen Lead | Flexible Schedule

The Porch; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Job summary

The Porch is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations and help delight guests with mouthwatering dishes.

Join a fun neighborhood joint with multiple locations and a focus on teamwork, training, and menu evolution. This on-site role requires strong cooking skills, sanitation discipline, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook/lead cook/sous chef is required.
• Familiar with kitchen equipment and sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist the Kitchen Manager in supervising the back-of-the-house staff.
• Assist in hiring and training kitchen staff.
• Contribute to menu changes, recipes, and presentation.
• Place select orders.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-organized kitchen.
• Prepare workstations for cooking.
• Prepare and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Check the quality of ingredients.
• Prepare cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cook food using various culinary techniques.
• Arrange food and ensure appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Lead cook

Sous chef

Cooking techniques

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Porch is hiring a highly skilled Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef!

The Porch is a fun neighborhood joint with four current locations in Phoenix/Arcadia, Tempe, Downtown Gilbert, and Flagstaff. We offer a delicious menu, great happy hour deals, weekend party brunch, late night fun, exceptional sports viewing, and yard games. As an Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and help us delight our customers with mouthwatering dishes as well as leading a skilled kitchen team..

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist the Kitchen Manager in supervising the back-of-the-house staff
• Assist in hiring and training kitchen staff
• Contribute to menu changes, recipes, and presentation
• Place select orders
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-organized kitchen
• Prepare workstations for cooking
• Prepare and maintain kitchen equipment
• Check the quality of ingredients
• Prepare cooking ingredients using various techniques
• Cook food using various culinary techniques
• Arrange food and ensure appealing presentation
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a cook, lead cook, or sous chef
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment
• Skilled in various cooking techniques
• Knowledge of and adherence to sanitation procedures
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Great organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and act quickly
• High school diploma or equivalent

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount

If you are a talented and motivated cook with a passion for creating delicious food, a desire to grow, apply now to join our dynamic team at The Porch!

The Porch is a fun neighborhood joint with four locations in Phoenix/Arcadia, Tempe, Downtown Gilbert, and our newest location in Flagstaff. Come join us for a delicious meal, great happy hour deals, weekend party brunch, late night fun, sports viewing, yard games, and more!