Sous Chef

RiverWoods Exeter • Manchester, NH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

RiverWoods Manchester is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our exceptional culinary team — and this is a role where your passion for great food meets a healthier work‑life balance. If you’re tired of late nights, inconsistent schedules, and the grind of restaurant hours, this is your chance to step into a culinary environment that still delivers excitement, creativity, and high‑end execution — without sacrificing your personal time. At RiverWoods Manchester, our food philosophy centers on scratch cooking, fresh, high‑quality ingredients, and delivering a dining experience that rivals a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel. As a Sous Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, influence menu development, and bring your creativity to new recipes, events, and seasonal offerings. Why chefs love working here: No late nights — enjoy daylight hours and predictable schedules, A supportive team‑driven environment where your ideas matter, The chance to work in a high‑end culinary program without the chaos of restaurant life, and real opportunities for professional growth and leadership. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to elevate their culinary career while gaining the balance and stability that most kitchens can’t offer.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years as a sous chef, line cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital or school is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast, communicate and oversee food preparation and timing to ensure a la minute production to the plate and meal of service.
• Be present, active and engaged in directing and supporting the preparation and service of meals at the assigned meal period
• Plan and conduct a daily production meeting for each shift with all production team members, to review menus, production amounts, techniques and procedures
• Plan and provide on-the-job culinary training for all production and utility personnel
• Provide input to menu development
• Participate in our newly founded resident run Dining Committee

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance within 30 of starting work
• 403(b) Retirement plan with a company match
• Earned Time off, start at 15 days
• 6 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days
• Wellness Programs
• Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can work today and get paid tomorrow.
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree