Sous-Chef - The St. Clair Inn

Topbrassdallas; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Clair Inn is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering high-quality dining experiences in Saint Clair, MI. This role emphasizes leadership, hygiene, and teamwork in a fast-paced culinary environment.

You will oversee daily prep, cooking, and presentation while ensuring safety standards and inventory control, with opportunities to contribute to menu innovation and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative with passion for culinary arts.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, training as needed.
• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, orders, and food cost controls.
• Contribute to menu development and innovation.
• Maintain positive, professional work environment and teamwork.

Skills

Sous Chef leadership

Culinary degree

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Creativity

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary degree

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 costs
• - Contribute 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.