Sous Chef

Zahav is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our dedicated team. This person will work in a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen in a restaurant built on bringing exceptional hospitality.

This Sous Chef will be on a leadership team that is passionate about fostering a positive work culture, deepening their team’s culinary knowledge, and is committed to the guest experience. This individual is exceedingly dependable, puts forth a great attitude, and has a desire to learn and grow each day.

Direct responsibilities include:

• Work hand-in-hand with fellow FOH and BOH managers to oversee service while continuously thinking of areas for growth
• Be team oriented and ready to step in and come to the aid of your staff at any time
• Support service by jumping in on food preparation, on the line, and in dish plating 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen 
• Be a strong and diligent communicator
• Ensure the kitchen staff operates in a timely manner
• Ensure food safety, sanitation regulations, and product quality are of the highest standard
• Oversee inventory and reordering of supplies
• Recruit and train new staff for all BOH positions
• Write the kitchen team schedule
• Be self-motivated to provide exceptional hospitality

This is a 5 day per week position, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 3-11pm.  

Zahav is the anchor of the CookNSolo Restaurants family, co-owned by chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, who combined are five-time James Beard Award winners. The other distinctive CookNSolo concepts are Laser Wolf, Dizengoff, Goldie, K’Far, Jaffa Bar, and Lilah Events, all in Philadelphia.

Full-time employees are eligible for subsidized health insurance, dental and vision insurance, transportation and parking benefits, our company wellness program, and a dining discount at all Philadelphia-based, company-owned restaurants.