Sous Chef | Westport

Urban Outfitters•Westport, CT

About The Position

Terrain Café is a chef-driven, garden-to-table restaurant celebrating seasonal ingredients and the art of gathering through thoughtful menus and warm, welcoming spaces. The Sous Chef is the second in command in the kitchen and follows the Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. This fast-paced, high-performance role is in a scratch kitchen and is suited to chefs who thrive on precision, speed, and working across multiple stations. The Sous Chef helps maintain and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment.
Expert proficiency with industrial kitchen technology and advanced culinary techniques.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and delegate tasks effectively to a large culinary team.
Strong sense of urgency, excellent time management, and resilience under pressure.
Active ServSafe Manager Certification or willingness to take the course.
Ability to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods, up to 10 hours per day.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or a related certificate is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor the back-of-house team, providing hands-on training to support culinary consistency and career advancement.
Direct high-volume service, balancing speed with excellence in plating and taste.
Execute dishes across multiple primary stations, including sauté, grill, and oven.
Ensure compliance with health department regulations, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
Coordinate with the Executive Chef on menu design, inventory management, and labor scheduling.
Resolve operational issues and maintain a positive, professional approach with staff and customers.