About This Role
Supporting kitchen leadership, overseeing daily food production, and maintaining consistency in food quality, preparation, and presentation is the core of this Sous Chef position. This role suits a skilled culinary professional who combines strong technical ability with sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to lead by example. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining kitchen standards, developing and refining recipes, supporting the kitchen team, and ensuring that food leaving the kitchen consistently meets expectations.
Responsibilities
- Execute established recipes and preparation procedures accurately and consistently
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, portioning, and plating to ensure consistency in quality and presentation
- Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients, prepared components, and finished dishes
- Ensure all food meets established standards for flavor, texture, temperature, presentation, and portion control
- Identify inconsistencies and take corrective action to maintain product quality
- Monitor kitchen workflow and support efficient execution during busy service periods
- Ensure proper food storage, stock rotation, sanitation, and compliance with food safety requirements
- Develop, test, and refine recipes to improve flavor, consistency, presentation, and overall product quality
- Contribute ideas for menu improvements and new dishes that align with the restaurant’s concept
- Establish and refine preparation methods, recipes, and portion specifications
- Ensure recipes can be executed consistently by the wider kitchen team
- Maintain accurate recipe documentation and communicate preparation standards clearly
- Evaluate ingredients and finished products to identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide direction and support to kitchen staff throughout preparation and service
- Lead by example through strong work ethic, professionalism, and consistent execution
- Communicate expectations clearly and ensure kitchen procedures are followed
- Support the training and development of team members in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen standards
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and productive working environment
- Address operational issues promptly and communicate effectively with kitchen leadership
- Help coordinate preparation priorities, station readiness, and workflow to ensure the team is prepared for service
- Assist with inventory monitoring, ordering, receiving, and stock management as required
- Monitor ingredient quality and ensure proper storage and rotation
- Help minimize food waste through proper preparation, portion control, and product utilization