Sous Chef

Tavistock Restaurant Collection • Boca Raton, FL

2d

About The Position

Abe & Louie’s Boca Raton is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a polished, high-volume steakhouse environment. The role is suited to a disciplined, service-driven culinary leader who can maintain standards, develop talent, and execute consistently while keeping the kitchen organized, efficient, and guest-focused.

Requirements

• Previous Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience is strongly preferred; strong lead line cooks ready to step into a Sous role may be considered with the right background.
• Proven success in high-volume kitchens.
• Calm, consistent leadership style and ability to direct a team with clarity and professionalism.
• Strong fundamentals across stations, knife skills, and culinary technique.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Comfort with kitchen organization, prep planning, and maintaining consistent standards from shift to shift.

Nice To Haves

• Steakhouse, fine dining, or upscale casual experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during service, ensuring proper station setup, pacing, and execution, and maintaining quality and consistency across menu items.
• Train, coach, and mentor cooks; model standards and hold the team accountable for performance, cleanliness, and professionalism.
• Support daily prep and production planning; ensure par levels, station readiness, and effective communication throughout the shift.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards and reinforce safe food handling, labeling, and storage practices.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, product rotation, and inventory counts; support food-cost and waste-reduction efforts.
• Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented kitchen culture and partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth execution and a strong guest experience.
• Assist the Chef with schedule execution, call-out coverage, and staffing support as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package.
• Growth potential within Tavistock Restaurant Collection.
• Professional, structured environment with an established brand and clear standards.

What This Job Offers

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