Sous Chef Commissary Operations

Overnight Sous Chef

We are seeking an experienced Overnight Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and Kitchen Manager in leading culinary operations at our commissary, ensuring top-quality food production for our store locations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining high standards, optimizing processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring seamless operations in the Executive Chef's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Support menu development, seasonal rollouts, and recipe implementation.
• Supervise and train Sous Chefs and hourly kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate on forecasting, purchasing, inventory planning, and food packaging for store delivery.

Team Leadership

• Hire, coach, evaluate, and develop kitchen staff.
• Promote a positive kitchen culture and enforce accountability.
• Conduct training on SOPs, sanitation, cooking techniques, and food presentation.

Financial Oversight

• Assist in managing food, labor, and operating costs.
• Create and manage kitchen schedules to align with labor budgets.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and participate in period-end processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior-level kitchen management experience in high-volume, quality-driven operations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Serve Safe certification required.
• Spanish fluency a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be proficient in English for communication and documentation.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Francesca Brajuha