Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Sous Chef Opportunities – Metro Detroit

Multiple Openings | $60,000–$75,000 | Scratch Kitchens | Growth Opportunities

Are you an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Several highly regarded restaurant groups across Metro Detroit are seeking talented culinary leaders to join their teams.

Harper Associates is Michigan's longest-standing Hospitality recruitment agency. We partner with many of Metro Detroit's premier restaurants, hotels, foodservice companies, and country clubs, helping hospitality professionals find their ideal job match since 1968.

We're looking for passionate, hands-on Sous Chefs who thrive in all-scratch kitchens and have a proven ability to lead teams, maintain high standards, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all aspects of kitchen operations
• Lead, coach, and develop line cooks and kitchen staff
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, plating, and quality standards
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls
• Support scheduling, labor management, and operational efficiency
• Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented kitchen culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Sous Chef experience in an all-scratch kitchen
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience in high-volume restaurant environments
• Knowledge of inventory control, food costing, and kitchen systems
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Passion for culinary excellence and continuous improvement

Compensation & Schedule

• $60,000–$75,000 annual salary
• 5-day workweek
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Multiple opportunities available throughout Metro Detroit
• Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, dining privileges, and bonus potential

Why Explore These Opportunities?

• Join respected, chef-driven restaurant groups
• Work with quality ingredients in scratch-kitchen environments
• Advance your leadership and culinary career
• Competitive compensation and strong workplace cultures

Apply Today

If you're a motivated Sous Chef seeking a new challenge with a respected Metro Detroit restaurant group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more about these positions and other available opportunities.

Company Description Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from. Company Description Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.