Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Creative Pizza Kitchen

Char & Lemon | CT; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Char & Lemon | CT is seeking an experienced sous chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, cook everything from scratch, and delegate with clear direction. The role emphasizes high volume, clean work, and teaching staff why procedures matter.

You will supervise line cooks, maintain food quality and safety, attend weekly management meetings, and help set up stations for daily service, catering needs, and menu execution in a two-level operation with dual ovens and outdoor seating.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Strong organizational and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Monitor health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume cooking

Staff training

Clean as you go

Job description

Char & Lemon | CT is seeking an experienced sous chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen, cook everything from scratch, and delegate with clear direction. The role emphasizes high volume, clean work, and teaching staff why procedures matter.

You will supervise line cooks, maintain food quality and safety, attend weekly management meetings, and help set up stations for daily service, catering needs, and menu execution in a two-level operation with dual ovens and outdoor seating.