Sous Chef | Westport

Menus & Venues; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across URBN brands

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Terrain Café, part of the URBN family, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen. This fast-paced, high-performance role operates in a scratch kitchen, requiring precision, speed, and cross-station collaboration to uphold culinary excellence.

The candidate will lead the BOH team, partner with the Executive Chef on menus and labor, and ensure health and safety standards while delivering outstanding hospitality and dish quality in a vibrant setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment.
• Expert proficiency with industrial kitchen technology and advanced culinary techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and delegate tasks effectively to a large culinary team.
• Strong sense of urgency, excellent time management, and resilience under pressure.
• Active ServSafe Manager Certification or willingness to take the course.
• BS degree in Culinary Science or related certificate is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the BOH team, providing hands-on training to ensure culinary consistency and career advancement.
• Direct high-volume service with precision, prioritizing speed without compromising excellence in plating or taste.
• Masterfully execute dishes across multiple primary stations, including Sauté, Grill, and Oven.
• Ensure strict compliance with health department regulations, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef on menu design, inventory management, and labor scheduling.
• Resourcefully solve operational issues and maintain a positive, professional approach with staff and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Mentoring

Multi-station cooking

Urgency under pressure

ServSafe Manager Certification

Culinary science education

Physical stamina

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Culinary degree or related certificate

Job description

Terrain Café is a chef-driven, garden-to-table restaurant that celebrates seasonal ingredients and the art of gathering through thoughtful menus and warm, welcoming spaces rooted in craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef's specifications and guidelines. This is a fast-paced, high-performance role in a scratch kitchen, i deal for Chefs who thrive on precision, speed, and working across multiple stations. Our ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers' satisfaction.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the BOH team, providing hands-on training to ensure culinary consistency and career advancement.
• Direct high-volume service with precision, prioritizing speed without compromising excellence in plating or taste.
• Masterfully execute dishes across multiple primary stations, including Sauté, Grill, and Oven.
• Ensure strict compliance with health department regulations, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef on menu design, inventory management, and labor scheduling.
• Resourcefully solve operational issues and maintain a positive, professional approach with staff and customers.

Role Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment.
• Expert proficiency with industrial kitchen technology and advanced culinary techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and delegate tasks effectively to a large culinary team.
• Strong sense of urgency, excellent time management, and resilience under pressure.
• Active ServSafe Manager Certification or willingness to take the course
• BS degree in Culinary Science or related certificate is highly preferred.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and be in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours per day)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

The Perks

Why Work With Us?

• Work in beautiful, creative settings rooted in craftsmanship and supported by a collaborative, hospitality-focused team culture
• Become part of the URBN family (Terrain, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters) with opportunities for growth, cross-training, and advancement
• Enjoy employee perks , discounts & benefits across all URBN brands

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees enjoy access to URBN's competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with retirement savings plans
• Learn more: urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.