Sous Chef: Lead & Craft Seasonal Fine Dining

Restaurant Associates; Kennett Square (Chester County); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Résumé du poste

Restaurant Associates is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join 1906, the signature fine dining restaurant at Longwood Gardens. This hands-on leader will supervise 15–30 culinary associates and work directly with the Executive Chef to drive service excellence and seasonal innovation.

Ideal candidates have Associate degree in Culinary Arts and progressive kitchen leadership in high-volume settings, with strong hospitality and ability to mentor teams and manage costs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Progressive culinary and kitchen leadership experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, or complex foodservice environments.
• Experience supporting high-volume operations with a commitment to quality and hospitality.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the daily culinary operations of 1906 in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Supervise and develop a team of approximately 15-30 culinary associates.
• Lead by example during service, working on the line while upholding quality and presentation standards.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation.
• Support production kitchen operations and ensure successful execution across outlets.
• Assist with managing food costs, labor, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Produce catered events, special functions, and VIP experiences.
• Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with culinary and marketing teams.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing kitchen culture focused on teamwork and learning.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team development

Food preparation

Menu planning

Catering/Events

Sanitation/food safety

MS Office

Formation

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Description du poste

Restaurant Associates is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join 1906, the signature fine dining restaurant at Longwood Gardens. This hands-on leader will supervise 15–30 culinary associates and work directly with the Executive Chef to drive service excellence and seasonal innovation.

Ideal candidates have Associate degree in Culinary Arts and progressive kitchen leadership in high-volume settings, with strong hospitality and ability to mentor teams and manage costs.