Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen • Scottsdale, AZ

12d • $68,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps lead back-of-house operations at a full-service, high-volume restaurant. The role oversees line openings and closings, line checks, facility walks, food quality and presentation during service, and compliance with company standards and health and safety requirements. The Sous Chef is responsible for hiring and developing back-of-house employees, managing schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance with company standards and state laws. The role also partners with the Executive Chef on profit and loss management, including food costs, labor, inventory control, and restaurant performance, and maintains open communication with the front-of-house team.

Requirements

• More than 2 years of experience as a chef and a record of contributing to the success of a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and exceptional attention to detail.
• Resilience in stressful situations and ability to handle last-minute requests.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the financial aspects of business operations.
• Caring, self-motivated, and able to lead, coach, and drive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the line, conduct precise line checks and facility walks, document EcoSure procedures, and address deficiencies.
• Run high-volume service periods from the expo or wheel position while ensuring food quality and presentation meet TFK standards.
• Perform line checks and facility walks with back- and front-of-house teams, provide follow-up and documentation, and participate in EcoSure and health inspections to support a safe production environment.
• Hire and develop back-of-house employees, manage their schedules, and report payroll hours in compliance with company standards and state laws.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on profit and loss management, including food cost management, labor, inventory control, and restaurant performance.
• Maintain open communication with the front-of-house team to ensure adherence to TFK guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with quarterly bonus.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options for child care assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Gym membership discount.
• Pre-paid legal support.
• 401(k) with TRUE matching.
• Dining discounts and family meals.
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot.

What This Job Offers

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