Winston-Salem
Job Description Sous Chef Crisp Hospitality is seeking a skilled and dependable Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations and help lead our back-of-house team. This position works closely with the Chef, Chef De Cuisine, and General Manager to maintain food quality, consistency, sanitation, organization, and staff performance. The ideal candidate is a strong cook, an effective trainer, and a calm, accountable kitchen leader who understands that great operations are built on systems, standards, and teamwork. Responsibilities • Support all kitchen functions including food purchasing, prep, cooking, quality control, sanitation, and cleanliness, • Assist in supervising cooks and other kitchen team members, • Ensure all food is prepared and served according to recipes, portion standards, cooking procedures, and presentation standards, • Train and instruct staff in food preparation, cooking methods, garnishing, and plate presentation, • Monitor food quality, holding procedures, and refrigeration temperature standards, • Help maintain kitchen cleaning schedules and sanitation practices, • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure standards are met, • Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking the quality and quantity of deliveries, • Support food cost control through proper requisitioning, storage, recipes, portioning, and waste control, • Work with management on menu items, portion sizes, and recipe standards, • Help determine production schedules and staffing needs based on business levels, • Assist with scheduling kitchen staff while supporting labor cost goals, • Prepare and cook food during service and for special events or functions, • Demonstrate cooking techniques and train staff on equipment and procedures, • Help orient and train new kitchen employees, • Support performance management and consistent accountability in the kitchen, • Ensure equipment is kept clean and in good working condition, • Complete forms, reports, and schedules accurately and on time, • Step into stations or support other team members as needed to keep operations running smoothly Working Chef Duties • Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and hot food items, • Prep and portion food products before service, • Plate and garnish dishes according to standards, • Stock line stations and maintain prep levels for service, • Handle, store, and rotate products properly, • Assist with prep and closing duties as needed Qualifications • Experience in a Sous Chef, lead line cook, or similar kitchen leadership role, • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food quality standards, • Ability to train, direct, and support kitchen staff, • Understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and safe kitchen practices, • Experience with ordering, receiving, storage, inventory, and food cost control, • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and fill in wherever needed, • Dependable, professional, and team-oriented Compensation & Benefits • Salary: $45,000–$60,000, • Paid Time Off: Available after 6 months, • Bonus Eligible To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your kitchen leadership experience