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Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Full-time

NextGen Hospitality Solutions

Sous Chef – New Restaurant Opening | High-Growth, Chef-Driven Concept

Location: New Restaurant Opening

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a passionate, hands-on Sous Chef to join the opening leadership team of an exciting new restaurant. This is an outstanding opportunity to help launch a high-volume, chef-driven concept while building your career with a fast-growing brand that believes in developing its people from within.

If you thrive in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, love coaching and developing others, and take pride in delivering exceptional food every shift, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Lead the Kitchen

  • Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Back-of-House team members to build a strong, high-performing culture.
  • Help create an organized, positive, and accountable work environment.

Deliver Culinary Excellence

  • Ensure every dish meets the highest standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
  • Maintain exceptional food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
  • Support a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Drive Operational Success

  • Assist with inventory management, ordering, food cost controls, and labor efficiency.
  • Help execute prep, production, and service to ensure smooth, high-volume operations.
  • Work alongside the Executive Chef to achieve operational and financial goals.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of culinary leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role.
  • Experience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment preferred.
  • Passion for food quality, consistency, and hospitality.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to remain calm, focused, and positive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Six paid holidays.
  • $2,000 annual dining allowance.
  • Employee dining discounts.
  • Significant career growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding restaurant brand.
  • Collaborative, people-first culture focused on teamwork and professional development.
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