Sous Chef

The Independent • Georgetown, SC

13d

About The Position

The Sous Chef manages the kitchen line in an upscale, approachable, food-focused environment. The role focuses on sourcing high-quality products, creating memorable dishes, and overseeing service and food quality. The Sous Chef also supports staff development, promotes a positive experience for employees and guests, and helps achieve profit-and-loss goals.

The position oversees kitchen operations, including problem resolution and effective communication. As an ambassador for Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the Sous Chef is expected to embrace Internal Hospitality and create memorable experiences through food.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of successful restaurant management experience.
• Experience managing the line in an upscale, approachable, food-focused environment.
• Ability to thrive in high-volume, scratch-kitchen, upscale food-focused environments.
• Passion for Internal Hospitality and alignment with the company’s core values.
• Strong problem-resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to navigate important conversations.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for the guest experience by leading a positive, collaborative, fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.
• Oversee, maintain, and manage food and service quality.
• Assess, implement, and manage service standards, ensuring consistency across operational procedures.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across recruitment, finance, legal, and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH).
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food, and beverage costs.
• Partner with the General Manager to foster a positive and collaborative environment and lead by example.
• Procure high-quality products and oversee service and food quality on the line.
• Encourage development among the team.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% match on the first 6% invested, with Roth options.
• Zero-interest housing loan program.
• Employee discounts at 15 restaurant concepts and the growing boutique hotels division.
• Four weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

What This Job Offers

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