Sous Chef

About us:  

Be a part of something new and help build something special from the ground up.
We are curating a team for a dual-concept restaurant opening in Omaha. “Nuova Elkhorn” Restaurants,  La Vita Nuova and  Alta 1897 , stand as two expressions of a shared philosophy: We believe that quality is more important than quantity, hospitality should be genuine, and our craftsmanship reflects our respect for local agriculture and seasonality. La Vita Nuova is a neighborhood restaurant, featuring seasonally and daily changing Italian cuisine with classic pasta and wood-oven pizza, while Alta 1897 offers chef-curated multi-course tasting experiences, in an elegant and intimate dining room. Both concepts source heavily from local growers and showcase wineries that share our dedication to responsible and ethical agriculture.  
 
We hold ourselves to a high standard where teamwork, collaboration, and attention to detail are not optional — they are essential. Details matter. Integrity is expected. The Standard is the Standard. This is who we are.  
 
About the Sous Chef role:  
We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and motivated individual to join our culinary team as a Sous Chef.  
The right candidate is someone who can oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating. You’ll support the Chef de Cuisine and the culinary team in all operations and communicate goals for the kitchen as a piece of the overall vision for the restaurant. Sous Chefs assist with management of labor, inventory oversight, and enforcement of health and safety standards in the kitchen, walk ins, and dry storage.  
 
Demonstrating the ability to work as part of our team is just as important as the other skills you bring to the restaurant. You’ll need a strong desire to continue learning and to take a leadership role in staff education and development. Motivating and mentoring the culinary team is a daily duty.  
 
What you’ll do:  

Sourcing, ordering and receiving the highest quality ingredients  
Assist with tasting menu development and implementation 
Train and mentor chefs
Must have the ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
Collaborate with teammates to execute dishes at the highest possible quality  
Lead organization and management of the kitchen and food inventory  
Adapt to changing needs during service  
Present a clean and professional appearance  
Maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times  
Ensure that guests have a positive and memorable experience  
 
Qualifications:  
At least 1 year experience as a Sous Chef in a full service fine dining tasting menu concept  
Culinary degree preferred  
Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends  
Strong Understanding of Health and Safety Standards  
Ability to move and lift 30 pounds at a time  
Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period   
Required Skills:  
Great attitude and high regard for upholding standards  
Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of our team  
Ability to communicate effectively and embrace feedback  
Ability to work under pressure  
Time management skills and strong ability to prioritize tasks to ensure smooth service  
Self motivated and eager to continue learning and growing