Sous Chef | Scratch Kitchen

A well established restaurant in Pepin, WI is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to help lead daily kitchen operations and support a talented culinary team.

This is a hands on opportunity for a dependable kitchen leader who takes pride in food quality, organized service, and developing people.

If you're ready to take the next step beyond the line and want a role where your leadership matters every day, we'd like to meet you.

You'll work closely with the Chef to keep the kitchen organized, consistent, and ready for service.

• Help lead daily kitchen operations
• Supervise and support the culinary team
• Work hands on with prep, line execution, and plating
• Maintain food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation
• Train, coach, and hold team members accountable
• Monitor ticket times and step in wherever needed during service
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and product rotation
• Help control food waste and kitchen costs
• Support menu execution, specials, and prep planning
• Assist with kitchen scheduling
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and storage standards
• Take leadership of the kitchen when the Chef is unavailable

What We're Looking For

• Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook, or similar culinary leadership experience
• Strong cooking skills and professional kitchen knowledge
• Comfortable leading from the front during busy service
• Strong communication and organization
• Dependable and accountable work ethic
• Ability to solve problems quickly and calmly
• Food safety certification preferred
• Ability to work Wednesday through Sunday
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

We're looking for someone who wants to be more than another person on the line.

The right Sous Chef will have a meaningful role in kitchen leadership, team development, service execution, and day to day culinary operations.

If you're a strong Lead Line Cook ready for your first Sous Chef opportunity, an experienced Kitchen Manager, or a current Sous Chef looking for a better fit, we want to hear from you.

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