Sous Chef Location: Edgewater, NJ We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team at a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Edgewater, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. The ideal candidate will have strong line-cooking experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
Experience with Latin, Caribbean, Spanish, or other globally inspired cuisine is a plus. Key Responsibilities Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation and management of the kitchen. Lead and supervise kitchen staff during service to ensure smooth and efficient execution. Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, portion control, and consistency. Prepare and execute menu items across multiple stations, including grill, sauté, seafood, and cold preparation.
Ensure all recipes, cooking techniques, and plating standards are followed consistently. Train, coach, and develop cooks and other kitchen team members. Assist with scheduling, station assignments, and daily kitchen organization. Monitor food quality, freshness, and proper storage throughout each shift. Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and proper product rotation. Control food waste and help maintain food-cost targets.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with health and safety standards. Ensure proper execution during high-volume dinner service, weekends, private events, and special functions. Work closely with the front-of-house team to maintain proper ticket times and guest satisfaction. Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal culinary initiatives. Step into the Executive Chef’s role when needed and provide strong leadership during service.
Qualifications 3+ years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in a high-volume restaurant. Previous Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Kitchen Manager experience preferred. Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Experience working with seafood, meats, sauces, and scratch cooking. Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on during service. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus but not required. Latin Caribbean or multicultural culinary experience is highly preferred. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience. Opportunity to work in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment.
Growth and advancement opportunities. Collaborative and energetic culinary team. Opportunity to contribute to menu development and culinary execution. Dynamic environment with dinner service, private events, and special occasions. If you are a motivated culinary professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a talented kitchen team, we want to hear from you. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today!