Sous Chef

Sous Chef

At Little Mama's, we honor the tradition of classic Italian dining, crafting every dish with integrity and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our kitchen is rooted in recipes passed down through generations but inspired by modern culinary techniques, delivering the timeless flavors our guests love with a creative twist. Little Mama's Italian Kitchen is a high-volume, scratch kitchen rooted in traditional Italian recipes with modern execution. As part of FS Food Group, we operate with clear systems, strong standards, and a commitment to consistency at scale.

As the Sous Chef, you'll play a crucial role in preserving this vision. Every dish that leaves our kitchen reflects the heart and soul of Little Mama's, whether it's a cherished family recipe or an inventive new offering. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a brand that is dedicated to the future, with leadership committed to nurturing and expanding the Little Mama's legacy.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and organization.
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Foster a positive, productive kitchen environment that inspires excellence and teamwork.
• Control food and labor costs, aligning production with the restaurant's needs.
• Train, develop, and supervise staff: Support their growth through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent execution of our menu and specials, maintaining the high standards and authentic flavors that define our brand's reputation for excellence.

This Role Is for You If:

• You have 2+ years as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• You are confident leading a shift or running the line independently
• You bring structure, organization, and systems to the kitchen
• You are known for being consistent, reliable, and detail-oriented
• You hold people accountable while still building a strong team culture
• You take initiative and solve problems without waiting to be told

This Role Is Not for You If:

• You need constant direction or prefer a non-leadership role.
• You lack experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• You struggle with organization, urgency, or enforcing standards.
• You have no prior experience in a kitchen leadership role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $72,000 base + achievable monthly bonus
• 100% employer-paid medical & dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off

Why work in the Little Mama's Kitchen?

• High volume, respected concept with strong systems in place.
• A leadership team that develops and promotes from within.
• A culture built on accountability, consistency, and teamwork.

Expectations

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment. You will be on the line, leading during service. Nights and weekends are required.

FS Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is "at will" or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.