Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Ops & Plate Perfection

Roadhouse Crossroads LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RoadHouse Crossroads LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and ensure quality and timely service. You will manage food prep, plating, and presentation while enforcing safety and hygiene standards to sustain high-volume operations.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to monitor costs, labor, and quality across all service periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a sous chef or in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead and train staff, and to manage shift scheduling.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of budget principles and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Handle paperwork including task sheets, prep lists, waste logs, and inventories.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
• Review daily schedules and assign tasks to line staff.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and proper storage using FIFO.
• Prepare and review daily line temps, equipment operation and maintenance.
• Support Head Chef with ordering, scheduling, and data entry.
• Contribute to new specials and menu development.
• Communicate clearly with staff and management to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Budgeting basics

Food quality awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

G Suite

Job description

RoadHouse Crossroads LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and ensure quality and timely service. You will manage food prep, plating, and presentation while enforcing safety and hygiene standards to sustain high-volume operations.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to monitor costs, labor, and quality across all service periods.