Chef Driven Restaurant Background Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an excited, fun, and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to help lead the kitchen of a new chef-driven restaurant in Northern New Jersey, where creativity, collaboration, and seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine are at the core of everything we do.

Sous Chef Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary: $80,000–$90,000
• Benefit Stipened
• Paid Time Off
• Family Meal
• Sunday/ Monday Off

Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef
• Proven ability to manage and lead kitchen teams, including 8–9 cooks and dishwashers
• Strong background in inventory management, ordering, and kitchen systems
• Experience tasting dishes before sending them out to ensure consistency and quality
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated skill in inspiring, motivating, and developing employees
• Flexible and adaptable to ongoing changes in a chef-driven environment

Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience in butchery and pasta making a major plus
• Knowledge of seasonal ingredients and creative menu development
• Track record of maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards
• Strong collaboration with both FOH and BOH teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Creative problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work closely with the Executive Chef, CDC, and Junior Sous Chef to build kitchen systems and culture