Assistant Sous Chef + Line Cooks

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Sous Chef

Job Summary:
The Assistant Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining kitchen standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This role plays a key part in delivering consistent, efficient, and safe culinary service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and food production
• Supervise and coordinate activities of line cooks and prep staff
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards
• Help manage inventory, food ordering, and stock rotation (FIFO)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP guidelines)
• Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef
• Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff
• Monitor portion control and minimize food waste

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a line cook, chef de partie, or similar role
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure
• Leadership and team management skills
• Good communication and organizational abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Skills:

• Time management and multitasking
• Attention to detail
• Team leadership
• Problem-solving
• Creativity in food preparation

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar offers a contemporary, farm to table menu inspired by the produce, protein, and people of Rhode Island in a casual environment. Our highly seasonal menu is chef-driven and sourced exclusively from nearby farms, often within only 50 to 60 miles of the restaurant. The craft beer, wine, and spirits offerings are carefully selected from micro and nano breweries, vineyards, and distilleries primarily located in southern New England.

Company Description

Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar offers a contemporary, farm to table menu inspired by the produce, protein, and people of Rhode Island in a casual environment. Our highly seasonal menu is chef-driven and sourced exclusively from nearby farms, often within only 50 to 60 miles of the restaurant. The craft beer, wine, and spirits offerings are carefully selected from micro and nano breweries, vineyards, and distilleries primarily located in southern New England.