Sous Chef | $65K-$75K + Bonus | Philadelphia, PA

Executive Sous Chef Opportunity

Earn $65,000-$75,000 annually plus bonus potential as the Executive Sous Chef of an established, independent Philadelphia restaurant.

This is a hands-on kitchen leadership position for an experienced Sous Chef who can help run a busy operation, lead and develop a 510 person BOH team, and maintain consistent execution through both weekday and higher-volume weekend services.

The restaurant is a 120-seat casual concept with service ranging from approximately 4075 covers during typical periods and reaching up to 250 covers during higher-volume periods.

You'll work in a supportive, engaged environment where collaboration matters, but this is also a working kitchen leadership role. The right chef should be comfortable taking ownership of execution, organization, food safety, ordering, receiving, inventory, and the day-to-day details that keep a busy kitchen running well.

Compensation

• $65,000-$75,000 annual salary
• Bonus potential up to $2,000
• Full-time salaried position

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling

Schedule

• Approximately 4752 hours per week
• Full-time schedule
• Easily accessible by public transportation

Why This Role Stands Out

• $65K-$75K salary plus bonus potential
• Approximately 4752 hours per week
• Manageable 510 person BOH team
• Established independent restaurant
• 120-seat operation with higher-volume services reaching up to 250 covers
• Medical benefits and paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Easily accessible by public transportation
• Hands-on role with meaningful kitchen leadership responsibility

About the Role

The Executive Sous Chef will help lead daily BOH operations while maintaining consistency, organization, food quality, and kitchen standards.

This is a hands-on position. You should be comfortable working alongside the team during service, helping maintain a productive kitchen environment, and taking responsibility for the operational details that keep a busy restaurant running well.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead by example during prep and service
• Work effectively with cooks and restaurant management
• Maintain consistent execution in a fast-paced kitchen
• Follow and reinforce written recipes and procedures
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Maintain strong food safety and sanitation standards
• Keep the kitchen organized and prepared for service
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with the team
• Help train, coach, and develop BOH employees

About the Restaurant

This is an established, independent 120-seat casual restaurant in Philadelphia with a steady weekday business and significantly higher volume during peak periods and weekends.

Service typically ranges from approximately 4075 covers, reaching up to 250 covers during higher-volume periods.

The working environment is friendly, engaging, and team-oriented, with an emphasis on supporting employees while maintaining clear operational standards and consistent execution.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily kitchen operations
• Lead and support a BOH team of approximately 510 employees
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Execute and reinforce established recipes and procedures
• Support kitchen preparation and service
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Help organize kitchen workflow and station readiness
• Train and coach kitchen employees
• Communicate effectively with management and the BOH team
• Maintain standards during high-volume services
• Step into production and service as operationally necessary

Qualifications

• 23 years of relevant professional kitchen experience preferred
• Previous Sous Chef, kitchen leadership, or comparable BOH experience
• Strong understanding of restaurant kitchen operations
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to follow and reinforce written recipes and instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Able to work in a standing position and regularly reach, bend, and stoop
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• English proficiency required