Sous Chef

Landry's, LLC.•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Mitchell's Fish Market is seeking a passionate, driven Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. The Sous Chef helps deliver an exceptional food and dining experience by leading daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and consistency, mentoring and developing culinary team members, and supporting the restaurant's overall success. This hands-on leadership role calls for accountability, attention to every plate, and a commitment to growing as a culinary professional.

Requirements

At least 2 years of culinary management experience in a fine dining or upscale, full-service restaurant; equivalent combinations of professional experience and relevant academic achievements may be considered.
Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and product quality standards.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proven success managing food costs, labor expenses, inventory controls, and other operational metrics.
Current knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards, and commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and operational demands.
Proven track record of professional growth and stability, with a strong commitment to excellence.
Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests and team members.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering hospitality, accountability, and a “Do Whatever It Takes” mindset.
Support management of labor and operating expenses through effective planning and execution to meet or exceed budget and profitability goals.
Assist with inventory management, including purchasing, ordering, biweekly and monthly inventories, and maintaining appropriate product levels.
Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and recipe standards.
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and OSHA requirements.
Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing work environment that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, implement action plans, and deliver strong business results.
Adapt to changing business needs, operational challenges, and guest concerns while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence.