Sous Chef

Base Pay $25.00 - $26.00 / Hour Job Category Foodservice, Corporate Dining, Culinary Leadership Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Contact information Name Cafe Services Talent Acquisition Team Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Sous Chef – Corporate Dining (Full-Time, Non-Exempt) About the Role Are you a natural leader in the kitchen? Do you take pride in consistency, quality, and helping your team succeed? Ready to grow beyond the line and step into a leadership role? Cafe Services is looking for our next Sous Chef to join our Corporate Dining team! In this role, you’ll serve as the right hand to the Chef Manager, supporting daily kitchen operations, guiding the culinary team, and ensuring every guest enjoys a fresh, flavorful experience. This position is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and values teamwork and professionalism. Enjoy weekday hours, leadership growth, and the satisfaction of running a high-performing daytime kitchen — without late nights or weekend shifts. What You’ll Do Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality food production Supervise, train, and coach team members across all stations Prepare and execute made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and catering items Support menu planning, production schedules, and special events Ensure food safety, sanitation, and Café Services standards are consistently met Assist with ordering, inventory management, and cost control Support scheduling and labor efficiency Step into leadership and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Chef Manager Maintain high standards of food presentation, taste, and consistency Promote a positive, professional, team-oriented kitchen culture What We’re Looking For 3–5 years of progressive kitchen experience Previous supervisory or lead cook experience preferred Ability to lead by example and motivate a team Knowledge of food production planning and ordering ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) Strong communication, organization, and time management skills Why You’ll Love Working Here No nights, weekends, or major holidays — enjoy true work-life balance Monday–Friday, steady daytime hours Work today, get paid today with our DailyPay program One free meal per shift Leadership development and advancement opportunities Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Disability and Life Insurance Supplemental Health plans Paid Vacation and Personal Time Accrual 401(k) with company match Ongoing training and growth opportunities If you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career and lead with confidence in a supportive corporate dining environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to become our next Sous Chef! Keywords: Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Culinary Lead, Corporate Dining, Food Service, Hospitality, Kitchen Leadership, Day Shift, Monday–Friday, No Nights or Weekends, Café Services, Catering, Team Leadership, Cost Control, Food Safety Requirements Please note: Café Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future