Sous Chef - Vida

Vida Restaurant; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vida Restaurant in Indianapolis seeks a Sous Chef to assist in the preparation and design of high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in an upscale kitchen and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen team members, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high standards of food quality. A positive attitude and respect for team dynamics are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of previous Sous Chef experience in an upscale, scratch cooking kitchen.
• Ability to provide excellent professional references from former supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and design of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Produce a delicious, eye-catching, and high-quality product.
• Manage and develop team members in the kitchen.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and upholds company standards.
• Comply with federal and state health department standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working with the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Business Sense

Leadership skills

Job description

Sous Chef - Vida

Full Time Management Vida, Indianapolis, IN, US

Other important qualities include:

• Respect for guests and one’s team
• Strong communication skills
• Business Sense
• Passion for coaching, training, and developing one’s team
• Enhanced, hands‑on leadership skills

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and design of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Produce a delicious, eye‑catching, and high-quality product with attention to food costing and budgetary guidelines.
• Manage and develop team members in the kitchen, establishing a schedule that assesses and plays to the strengths of one’s team.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in an efficient, timely manner that upholds company standards.
• Comply and enforce federal and state‑specific health department standards.
• Maintain an approachable, patient, and positive attitude in working with one’s Front of House and Back of House team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of previous Sous Chef experience in an upscale, scratch cooking kitchen.
• Ability to provide excellent professional references from former supervisors.