Sous Chef | Westport

Urbnmenusandvenues; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

URBN employee discounts across brands

Job summary

Terrain Café in the URBN family seeks an experienced Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen. This fast-paced, scratch kitchen role thrives on precision, speed, and culinary excellence across multiple stations while upholding exceptional hospitality.

You will lead a busy BOH team, collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu design and operations, and ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards in a creative, craft-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management 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 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 preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Time management

Resilience under pressure

ServSafe Certification (Manager)

Education

BS in Culinary Science or related certificate

Tools

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Role Summary

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, ideal 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 WorkWithUs?

• 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 employeeperks, 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.