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Sous chef JN -102025-167267
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Are you a culinary enthusiast with a talent for leading and inspiring exceptional kitchen teams? Do you excel in fast‑paced, high‑volume dining environments? If so, we want to hear from you.
Sous Chef Responsibilities
Proper understanding of cooking, butchering, and fabricating techniques, including proper knife skills
Creativity in the kitchen, providing mentorship and coaching to all associates
Manage staff and manage hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions
Maintain and manage the inventory and ordering for the kitchen
Ability to meet Food & Labor goals set by COO, knowledge of budgeting
P&L statement competency, ability to read a spreadsheet, cost sheet knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and communicate with the management team
Creative kitchen work with seasonal menus and specials
Capable of working in a high‑pressure environment meeting the needs of guests and leading a team
Build and maintain relationships with team, guests and vendors
Sous Chef Qualifications
3‑5 years of Executive Chef experience within a high‑volume restaurant
At least 2 years of fine dining kitchen experience
2 years supervisory experience within a kitchen setting
Formal culinary training is preferred but not required; ServSafe Certification
Salary: $100k with total compensation up to $120k.
Benefits & Perks
Earn PTO from day one: 16 days each calendar year (prorated based on start date). After 5 years, PTO increases to 21 days.
Restaurants closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
30 hours a week considered full‑time and eligible for benefits.
Company pays 50% of all company‑sponsored benefits (medical, dental & vision); with medical enrollment, a $15k life insurance policy is included.
Company pays 100% of short‑ and long‑term disability benefits for managers.
Additional options include Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, plus Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, and Transit/Parking programs for full‑time employees.
Free shift meal when working.
Monthly voucher card with food allowance added on the 1st of each month; 20% off non‑alcoholic items when dining in‑restaurant with up to 3 guests (voucher card cannot be used with discount).
Career growth opportunities across all restaurant locations.
401(k) plan, eligible after 1 year, with company match up to 4% (fully vested).
JOB ID: 167267
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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Sous chef JN -102025-167267
role at
Goodwin Recruiting .
Are you a culinary enthusiast with a talent for leading and inspiring exceptional kitchen teams? Do you excel in fast‑paced, high‑volume dining environments? If so, we want to hear from you.
Sous Chef Responsibilities
Proper understanding of cooking, butchering, and fabricating techniques, including proper knife skills
Creativity in the kitchen, providing mentorship and coaching to all associates
Manage staff and manage hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions
Maintain and manage the inventory and ordering for the kitchen
Ability to meet Food & Labor goals set by COO, knowledge of budgeting
P&L statement competency, ability to read a spreadsheet, cost sheet knowledge
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and communicate with the management team
Creative kitchen work with seasonal menus and specials
Capable of working in a high‑pressure environment meeting the needs of guests and leading a team
Build and maintain relationships with team, guests and vendors
Sous Chef Qualifications
3‑5 years of Executive Chef experience within a high‑volume restaurant
At least 2 years of fine dining kitchen experience
2 years supervisory experience within a kitchen setting
Formal culinary training is preferred but not required; ServSafe Certification
Salary: $100k with total compensation up to $120k.
Benefits & Perks
Earn PTO from day one: 16 days each calendar year (prorated based on start date). After 5 years, PTO increases to 21 days.
Restaurants closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
30 hours a week considered full‑time and eligible for benefits.
Company pays 50% of all company‑sponsored benefits (medical, dental & vision); with medical enrollment, a $15k life insurance policy is included.
Company pays 100% of short‑ and long‑term disability benefits for managers.
Additional options include Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, plus Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, and Transit/Parking programs for full‑time employees.
Free shift meal when working.
Monthly voucher card with food allowance added on the 1st of each month; 20% off non‑alcoholic items when dining in‑restaurant with up to 3 guests (voucher card cannot be used with discount).
Career growth opportunities across all restaurant locations.
401(k) plan, eligible after 1 year, with company match up to 4% (fully vested).
JOB ID: 167267
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Goodwin Recruiting by 2x.
Get notified about new Sous Chef jobs in
Hartford, CT .
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