Sous Chef
About The Position
Forno Osteria and Bar Montgomery is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. Working directly with the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, maintains high standards of food quality and presentation, and helps lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, upscale-casual Italian restaurant. The role calls for strong leadership and an appreciation for Italian cuisine, wood-fired cooking, and seasonal ingredients. The Sous Chef supports back-of-house operations, leads kitchen staff during service, and steps in to lead the kitchen when the Chef de Cuisine is absent. The role also contributes to menu development and daily specials, trains and mentors team members, supports inventory and cost control, and helps ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to lead a team in a high-volume environment.
- Solid understanding of food cost control and kitchen operations.
- Current food safety certification, or ability to obtain one.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and wood-fired cooking techniques is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing all back-of-house operations.
- Lead and supervise line cooks and prep staff during service.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and execution of menu items.
- Maintain smooth communication between the front and back of house.
- Lead the kitchen in the Chef de Cuisine’s absence.
- Oversee dish preparation and presentation to meet Forno’s standards.
- Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent plating.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, and waste.
- Contribute to seasonal menu development and daily specials.
- Train, mentor, and coach kitchen staff.
- Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented work environment.
- Assist with hiring and onboarding culinary team members.
- Promote accountability and uphold performance standards.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
- Support labor management and scheduling as needed.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth within a respected Cincinnati restaurant group.
- Creative input in menu development.
- Supportive, team-driven culture.
- Company covers 70% of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
