Sous Chef

Metz Culinary Management • Hillsdale, MI

15d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to provide culinary leadership in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting. The role calls for a mentoring management style and a commitment to fostering a culture of fun, creativity, and growth. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for current, trending, and diverse menus, along with solid kitchen leadership experience. Experience in contract dining food service—such as hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining—is desired. A strong supervisor with solid culinary training who is ready to advance would also be a good fit.

Metz Culinary Management describes itself as a family-driven company delivering restaurant-inspired hospitality and onsite dining and support services. Its leaders are expected to share the company’s values, attributes, and strategic focus, helping reinforce its culture and support team members’ personal growth, enrichment, and career success.

Requirements

• 3–5 or more years of supervisory experience or experience as a Sous Chef.
• High-volume food service background.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant management.
• Thorough knowledge of menu implementation and strong presentation ideas.
• Catering experience.
• Solid kitchen leadership experience.
• Culinary training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in contract dining food service, such as hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining.
• A culinary degree is strongly preferred.
• A strong supervisor with solid culinary training who is ready for the next step.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary and kitchen leadership in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting.
• Use a mentoring management style and contribute to a culture of fun, creativity, and growth.
• Implement menus with strong presentation ideas.
• Reinforce the company’s values and culture among team members.

What This Job Offers

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