Sous Chef

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Eastlake, Ohio
  • Full Time

Were gearing up to open a lively, welcoming American fare restaurant, and were looking for a Sous-Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. If youre passionate about great food, love working alongside talented chefs, and want to play a key role in shaping a new spot from the ground up, this is your opportunity. As Sous-Chef, youll collaborate with the Executive Chef and the rest of the team to develop systems, train kitchen staff, and foster a professional, positive, and consistent kitchen culture.

What Youll Do:

  • Assist in overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations
  • Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team to ensure high-quality, consistent food
  • Create and maintain prep systems, production schedules, and service flow
  • Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization are always top-notch
  • Assist with managing inventory, food costs, and vendor relationships
  • Support a smooth, collaborative relationship with front-of-house leadership
  • Be a hands-on presence in the kitchen during service, leading by example

What Were Looking For:

  • At least 2 years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous-Chef or similar role)
  • Strong communication and team-building skills
  • Experience with new restaurant openings is a plus
  • Solid understanding of BOH systems, ordering, and cost control
  • Calm under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset
  • ServSafe certified or willing to get certified before opening

Why Youll Love It Here:

  • Be part of a brand-new concept with the opportunity to make your mark
  • Work with a passionate, supportive ownership team
  • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
  • Real opportunities for long-term growth and career development
Job ID: 489135512
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025

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