Sous/Executive Sous Chef (Part-Time)

Honeyplate • West Haven, CT

4d

About The Position

At Honeyplate, we make scratch-made, chef-driven meals designed for real life — high-quality food, made fresh, delivered with consistency. We’re growing, and we need a strong kitchen presence who can both execute and step up when needed.

This is not just a prep role. This is a key support position to kitchen leadership — someone who can run a station, lead when needed, and grow into more.

We’re looking for an experienced Sous or Executive Sous-level cook who can:

Execute at a high level during production
Step in as shift leader / acting kitchen manager when needed
Keep the team moving with urgency and standards
Take direction — but also think ahead and solve problems
You’ll be working directly with ownership and leadership to help maintain consistency across hundreds of meals per cook.

Bottom Line

If you’re fast, sharp, and can actually cook at scale — and you’re ready to step into leadership — this is a strong opportunity.

Requirements

• Strong knife skills — clean, consistent cuts (dice, julienne, portioning, etc.)
• Comfortable working fast without sacrificing quality
• Experience with high-volume cooking environments
• Proficient on grill and sauté stations
• Ability to multitask across prep, hot line, and finishing
• Solid understanding of timing, batching, and workflow
• 3–5+ years kitchen experience (Sous or strong Lead Line Cook)
• Calm under pressure, fast, and detail-oriented
• Can lead without ego — earns respect through work
• Reliable — shows up ready, every time
• Takes pride in clean, organized kitchens
• Wants to grow into a bigger role over time

Responsibilities

• Lead prep and production during assigned shifts
• Cook and execute recipes at scale with consistency
• Handle high-volume production cooking across multiple menu items
• Support and direct team members during service-style production
• Step in to run the kitchen when needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations
• Uphold food safety and quality standards

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

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