Sous Chef

The Wicked Loon • Wolfeboro, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wicked Loon is a high-volume upscale waterfront restaurant situated on the town docks in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, a vibrant lake community. As the hospitality group enters its fourth summer, they are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to collaborate directly with the Executive Chef and oversee back-of-house operations. This is a seasonal position, running from April through October, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent year-round role. The core responsibility involves leading the kitchen through all phases of service—setting the tone, managing pace, supporting the line, and ensuring high standards are maintained from initial prep to the final plate. The role demands strong prep, disciplined execution, meticulous attention to detail, and steady kitchen leadership to successfully manage both high-level lunch and dinner services. The ideal candidate is someone who deeply cares about the quality of the food, the efficiency of the line, the thoroughness of prep, team dynamics, kitchen cleanliness, and the presentation of every dish.

Requirements

• previous kitchen leadership experience required
• strong line and prep experience required
• proven ability to train, coach, and develop a kitchen team
• strong organizational and communication skills
• ability to maintain standards and composure in a fast-paced environment
• availability for the full seasonal run from April through October

Nice To Haves

• high-volume and/or upscale dining experience preferred

Responsibilities

• opening the kitchen and running shifts
• leading prep and line execution for both lunch and dinner service
• helping manage scheduling and daily kitchen organization
• helping hire, train, and develop kitchen staff
• supporting seasonal team members and integrating new hires into the operation
• maintaining standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and execution
• managing ticket flow, communication, and pace during service
• supporting ordering, prep systems, and station readiness
• overseeing closing procedures and end-of-day kitchen standards

Benefits

• Housing may be available for the right candidate through a shared apartment arrangement with a private bedroom.

What This Job Offers

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