Sous Chef for historic restaurant

Taher, Inc. • St. Paul, MN

5d

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook plays a vital role in Forepaugh's kitchen, acting as a working supervisor on the line. This hands-on leadership role is suited to a seasoned cook ready to elevate quality in a fine-dining environment. The position is responsible for executing high-quality dishes consistently, mentoring and coordinating with line cooks, and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly during service.

The work takes place in a fast-paced, high-standard dining service within a team-oriented kitchen culture committed to excellence in food quality and guest experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a line cook in a high-volume or fine-dining kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking principles and techniques.
• Leadership ability and excellent communication under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen workflow.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and uphold high quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in upscale or historic restaurant environments.
• Familiarity with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Ability to assist in menu refinement or daily specials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items to exact recipe and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, portion size, and plating, reflecting Forepaugh's culinary identity.
• Use cooking techniques such as sautéing, grilling, roasting, and braising efficiently during service.
• Lead and support the kitchen line during service, delegating tasks and supervising junior cooks.
• Assist in training new cooks on stations, procedures, and standards.
• Communicate orders and timing with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations, such as HACCP/ServSafe.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared before service and line stations are clean and stocked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed