Sous Chef - High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sous Chef – High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Location: Newtown, PA

Job Type: Full-Time (45–55 hours/week)

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 / year + Bonus Potential

About Us

We are a top-performing, highly celebrated restaurant in Newtown, PA, known for our seasonally inspired, scratch-made menu. We take pride in delivering exceptionally fresh, high-quality food to our guests. We are currently looking for an ambitious, hands-on Culinary Leader to step in as Sous Chef and help strengthen our back-of-house (BOH) operations.

Job Summary

As our Sous Chef, you will be the backbone of our high-volume scratch kitchen. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to drive culinary excellence, manage daily kitchen operations, and lead a dedicated team of line cooks and prep staff. If you are passionate about fresh ingredients, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love developing a team, this is the perfect kitchen for you to call home.

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Leadership: Act as a hands-on culinary leader, managing daily shifts and ensuring smooth, efficient BOH operations during high-volume services.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff. Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous growth.
• Menu Development: Assist the Executive Chef with creative menu development, utilizing seasonal ingredients and executing recipes to exact standards.
• Systems Management: Implement and oversee a strong systems approach to prep, line checks, inventory tracking, and quality control.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain an impeccably clean kitchen and ensure strict compliance with all local health codes and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Sous Chef or Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of team development, training, and effective communication.
• Operational Expertise: Strong understanding of kitchen systems, food cost management, and high-volume execution.
• Certifications: Current ServSafe Certification is required.
• Work Ethic: Highly ambitious, hands-on approach, and the ability to work 45–55 hours per week.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($55,000 - $65,000) plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Vacation time to recharge.
• A professional, growth-oriented environment in one of our top-performing locations.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.