Sous-Chef - The St. Clair Inn

Dreamscape Hospitality; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Clair Inn in Michigan is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead and train staff, prepare menu items, monitor standards, and manage inventory, while contributing to menu development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity and passion for culinary arts.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth workflow
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and quality standards
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to meet customer expectations
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including sanitation and food safety standards
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costsContribute to menu development and innovation
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment that promotes teamwork and high performance

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Under pressure

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Description

Sous Chef

The St. Clair Inn

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership skills will help elevate our restaurant’s dining experience. We are seeking a dedicated and talented professional to support our Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary expert looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth workflow
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as needed
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and quality standards
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to meet customer expectations
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including sanitation and food safety standards
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costsContribute to menu development and innovation
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment that promotes teamwork and high performance

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity and passion for culinary arts
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where creativity and growth are encouraged. Join us to develop your culinary career in a supportive environment that values innovation, quality, and excellence.