Working Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

PTO

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Working Sous Chef to lead a bustling kitchen, elevating culinary execution and maintaining a clear menu direction with the founder. You will guide the team, drive creativity, and ensure exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring senior kitchen leadership experience and a passion for mentorship, with a proven track record in high-volume, quality-focused settings. This role offers competitive compensation and room for growth.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in high-level kitchen leadership (Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Kitchen Manager or Executive Sous Chef).
• Proven culinary leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong creativity in menu development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Execute menu items with precision and creativity.
• Collaborate with the founder to maintain a clear menu direction.
• Foster a positive and productive kitchen culture.

Skills

Executive Chef

Chef de Cuisine

Executive Kitchen Manager

Executive Sous Chef

Menu development

Team collaboration

Job description

Working Sous Chef

We are seeking a Working Chef for a well-known local restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary leader and visionary with a strong background in the area's best kitchens. The ideal candidate will possess creativity and the ability to execute flawlessly, stepping into a lead culinary role with a clear menu direction from the founder.

Working Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Support and commitment to becoming an award-winning chef
• Benefits, bonus, and PTO
• Opportunities for future growth

Working Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Recent experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef
• Proven culinary leadership skills

Working Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

• Strong creativity in menu development
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-centric environment

Working Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Execute menu items with precision and creativity.
• Collaborate with the founder to maintain a clear menu direction.
• Foster a positive and productive kitchen culture.