Sous Chef

A new restaurant in Philadelphia hoping to hire an Executive Chef for our opening in mid 2025!

We are looking for a candidate with a record of excellence in the kitchen, strong management skills, and a commitment to quality and creativity. Operated with the values of leadership and efficiency, our small, intimate bar and restaurant will be a very exciting addition to the city. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist Executive chef in developing the menu and recipes for the restaurant with a focus on raw and prepared shellfish and grilled small plate options. 
• Experience with the line, expo, and staff management required. 
• Working the hot line, fryer, oyster/raw bar station, and prep for the restaurant. 
• Strong knowledge and skill of advanced cooking techniques and creativity to explore new menu items. 
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen including all refrigeration, the food hot line, dish area, and restaurant as a whole. 
• Work with the Executive chef on nightly seatings, events, staff management, relationships with vendors. 
• Develop some vendor relationships, execute inventory management, and uphold food standards according to the Office of Food Protection. 
• Scheduled full time with 2 weeks paid vacation time per year with minimum of 1 month of notice. Open availability is necessary. Be flexible with your schedule and willing to work until the job is done.
• Ensure minimal wastage of product.
• Ensure that sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards are met by enforcing compliance with state laws and regulations, ensuring proper food storage and handling techniques by all staff, and enforce a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Ensure a safe working environment by overseeing regular maintenance of equipment, being proactive in accident prevention and diligent in eliminating safety hazards.
• Develop creative menus and daily specials and supervise their implementation, ensuring all items are prepared correctly day in and out.
• Any other duties as directed by the Executive chef and management.