Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA | $75,000 + 10% Bonus Opportunity An exciting, high-volume restaurant in Philadelphia is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is a great opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys working in a busy, team-oriented environment and has a solid background in Polished Casual Full-Service Dining. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef and play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. We're looking for someone who leads from the front, maintains high standards, and knows how to keep a kitchen organized and running smoothly during busy service. • Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, • Lead, train, and develop the BOH team, • Execute Mexican cuisine with consistency and attention to detail, • Oversee prep, line execution, and service during high-volume periods, • Maintain recipe, portion, plating, and presentation standards, • Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and product rotation, • Monitor food costs, waste, and product utilization, • Assist with scheduling and labor management, • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen, • Ensure food safety, sanitation, and health department standards are followed, • Help create a positive and accountable kitchen culture, • 2–3+ years of Sous Chef or strong kitchen leadership experience, • High-volume, full-service restaurant experience, • Strong scratch-kitchen background, • Proven ability to lead, train, and develop kitchen teams, • Knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, and labor management, • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Ability to stay calm and effective in a fast-paced kitchen, • Spanish language skills are a plus but not required, • Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, • Hands-on leadership style, • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and service execution, • Ability to maintain quality and consistency in a high-volume environment, • Strong attention to detail and organization, • Ability to work closely with the Executive Chef and FOH leadership, • Comfortable coaching and holding team members accountable, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Genuine passion for food, hospitality, and team development, • $75,000 Base Salary, • 10% Bonus Opportunity, • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • 401(k)