Sous Chef | Upscale Casual, Scratch Kitchen | $60-70k | Wilmington, DE
Marty Tarabar•Wilmington, DE
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sous Chef will lead daily kitchen operations, line execution, and lunch and dinner service at the Wilmington, Delaware location of a chef-driven upscale casual restaurant group. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role with direct impact on food, team culture, and financial results. The Sous Chef will develop and support the kitchen team and work alongside the Executive Chef on menu execution and innovation in a seasonal, scratch-kitchen, high-volume environment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef, or at least 3 years as a strong Lead Line Cook, in full-service, from-scratch kitchens.
- Solid knife skills.
- A sense of urgency and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Working knowledge of inventory, ordering, and labor management.
- Passion for hospitality.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations, line execution, and lunch and dinner service.
- Train, coach, and inspire a team of 10–15 cooks.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls in coordination with the Chef, including food cost and waste.
- Contribute to menu development, specials, and seasonal research and development.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, safety, and consistency.
- Provide hands-on support wherever needed during service.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Meal perks
- Advancement potential and promotion from within
- Supportive leadership
- Creative freedom on specials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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