Sous Chef

Union Social is looking for a Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team and support the day-to-day operation of a busy restaurant and event venue. This is a hands-on leadership position. Our Sous Chef will work alongside the team, help run shifts, keep prep and events organized, and make sure our kitchen is set up for success. Responsibilities Help lead and run kitchen shifts Work alongside the kitchen team during busy service Assist with ordering and managing inventory across multiple vendors Organize and oversee daily restaurant prep Coordinate food prep and execution for parties and scheduled events Maintain food quality, portioning, presentation, and consistency Lead, coach, and support kitchen employees — correcting when needed and recognizing a job well done Help train new and existing kitchen staff Communicate clearly with FOH managers, servers, bartenders, food runners, and other team members Take an active role at the expo line , keeping communication between the kitchen and FOH clear and service moving Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation standards Help identify problems and find solutions before they affect service Communicate staffing, product, equipment, and operational needs to management What We’re Looking For Strong kitchen experience with leadership ability Dependable, organized, and able to lead by example Comfortable giving direction and holding the team accountable Positive leadership style that also recognizes and encourages good work Strong communication skills with both BOH and FOH teams Able to prioritize restaurant service, prep, and event needs at the same time Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Availability for nights, weekends, and events as needed Our Sous Chef should be someone the kitchen team can rely on and the FOH team can communicate with. We’re looking for a leader who can work the line, run the shift, develop the team, and help keep the entire operation moving together. #J-18808-Ljbffr Union Social