Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Elevate Menus & Growth

Parkhurst Dining; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% brand discount

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold our culinary standards. You will supervise staff, assist in menu development, and help manage cost controls to ensure quality and consistency across shifts.

Join a values-driven team at Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, with opportunities for growth and a focus on guest satisfaction. Prior sous chef experience and strong leadership are essential to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of culinary experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to organize workloads and meet time deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft software programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all culinary staff to ensure standards and quality are being followed by each staff member.
• Assist in purchasing all food, paper, cleaning, bakery, and safety items within budgeted levels.
• Assist in menu development and organization, create production sheets and execute new recipe standards.
• Assist Executive Chef with regular inspections of the entire unit for sanitation, cleanliness, temperatures and using checklists as a guide.
• Verify that recipe standards and consistency are constantly being used to ensure a quality product every time.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold our culinary standards. You will supervise staff, assist in menu development, and help manage cost controls to ensure quality and consistency across shifts.

Join a values-driven team at Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, with opportunities for growth and a focus on guest satisfaction. Prior sous chef experience and strong leadership are essential to thrive in this role.