Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JERSEY PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Sous Chef – New Restaurant Opening

Flemington, NJ | The Union Hotel
Full-Time Culinary Leadership Role

ABOUT JERSEY PRIME STEAKHOUSE 

Jersey Prime Steakhouse is a new, Italian-inspired, high-end steakhouse opening in Flemington, NJ. The kitchen is built around prime cuts, classic steakhouse discipline, Italian technique, and uncompromising standards. We are assembling a focused opening brigade and are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help set standards, enforce execution, and lead service from day one. 

THE ROLE 

The Sous Chef works directly with the Executive Chef to lead daily back-of-house operations. This is a hands-on leadership position deeply involved in service, training, systems, and execution. The Sous Chef plays a key role in establishing the culture and standards of the kitchen. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

- Lead BOH operations during service with authority and composure 

- Assist in opening and launching a new steakhouse kitchen 

- Train, supervise, and hold cooks and porters to clear standards 

- Work stations as needed and drive service execution 

- Enforce consistency in seasoning, temperature, and plating 

- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and DOH compliance 

- Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and cost control 

- Weigh and verify all protein deliveries and resolve discrepancies 

- Complete detailed closing reports for the Executive Chef 

- Communicate clearly with FOH leadership 

- Execute Italian-inspired steakhouse menus, specials, and events 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Previous Sous Chef experience is required 

- Steakhouse or Italian experience strongly preferred 

- Strong leadership presence on the line 

- High standards for cleanliness, organization, and execution 

- Ability to lead calmly under pressure 

SCHEDULE 

- Full-time 

- Nights, weekends, and holidays required 

HOW TO APPLY 

Apply with your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Working Conditions 

• The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.? 
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout?in order to?be heard above the ambient noise level.? 

Physical Requirements 

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction  
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly 
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.  
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Jersey Prime Steakhouse provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.  

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Jersey Prime Steakhouse to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address]. Your employment with Jersey Prime Steakhouse is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Jersey Prime Steakhouse is not guaranteed for any length of time.