Sous Chef: Kitchen Leadership & Menu Mastery

Marabu Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harri is seeking an experienced Hourly Sous Chef in Miami to assist the executive chef with daily kitchen activities and uphold top food quality and safety. You will train staff, manage schedules, and help execute menus while maintaining organized, compliant kitchen operations.

The role requires strong leadership, cooking knowledge, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on efficiency, inventory control, and consistent meal quality in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an Hourly Sous Chef.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks to team members.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Solid time management and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, restaurant management software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Works alongside the executive chef to manage daily kitchen activities.
• Leads kitchen team in chef's absence.
• Aids with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.
• Follows designated recipes to maintain meal quality and consistency.
• Maintains FIFO rotation and proper dating/organization of food products.
• Hires and trains new kitchen staff to standards under supervision.
• Establishes and communicates working schedules.
• Maintains order and discipline in the kitchen during shifts.
• Collaborates with the exec chef on kitchen organization and training.
• Assists with menu execution and inventory control.
• Verifies food storage units meet standards and are well managed.
• Troubleshoots issues and takes control of problematic situations.
• Ensures equipment is in good condition and signals malfunctions promptly.
• Supports executive chef in monitoring inventory and labor cost.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Time management

Food quality

Recipe adherence

Inventory control

Food safety

Communication

Delegation

POS & MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software

POS

Job description

Harri is seeking an experienced Hourly Sous Chef in Miami to assist the executive chef with daily kitchen activities and uphold top food quality and safety. You will train staff, manage schedules, and help execute menus while maintaining organized, compliant kitchen operations.

The role requires strong leadership, cooking knowledge, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on efficiency, inventory control, and consistent meal quality in a busy environment.