Sous Chef

2 years

Join Our Culinary Team as a Sous Chef!

Well-established hospitality group is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Boston! This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient food production. The ideal candidate is a strong team leader with a passion for excellence and a keen eye for cost control, menu development, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food & Labor Cost Management
• Oversee daily food production, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Manage ordering of dry goods, produce, meat, and seafood.
• Monitor waste logs and implement cost-control measures.
• Adjust staffing levels based on business demands and reconcile payroll.
• Menu Development & Execution
• Participate in menu standardization.
• Train BOH teams on menu updates and execution.
• Maintain updated mise en place and ensure seamless service.
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
• Train and supervise line cooks, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Lead daily BOH line-ups.
• Compliance & Kitchen Maintenance
• Ensure all Department of Health (DOH) standards and HACCP logs are maintained.
• Communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Service & Operations
• Provide kitchen pass coverage for approximately five shifts per week.
• Support multiple outlets, including a restaurant, bar, commissary, room service, and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Sous Chef or similar leadership role.
• NYC Food Protection Certification required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a great opportunity for a driven culinary professional to take the next step in their career. If you are passionate about food, hospitality, and team development, wed love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Salary - $65,000 $75,000 (based on experience)
• PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Transit Benefits
• 401K
• Dining perks across all Restaurants properties
• Opportunities for professional development

John Fraser Restaurants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Culinary Expertise

Creativity

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving Skills

Mentoring

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Creativity in Menu Development

Time Management

Training and Mentoring Skills

Adaptability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Collaboration With Other Departments

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Cost Efficiency Awareness

Decision Making

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Training Development

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Operational Efficiency

Conflict Resolution skills

Customer Service Orientation

Passion for culinary arts

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