Job Description

Earn $65,000-$75,000 annually plus bonus potential as the Executive Sous Chef of an established, independent Philadelphia restaurant.

This is a hands-on kitchen leadership position for an experienced Sous Chef who can help run a busy operation, lead and develop a 5–10 person BOH team, and maintain consistent execution through both weekday and higher-volume weekend services.

The restaurant is a 120-seat casual concept with service ranging from approximately 40–75 covers during typical periods and reaching up to 250 covers during higher-volume periods.

You’ll work in a supportive, engaged environment where collaboration matters, but this is also a working kitchen leadership role. The right chef should be comfortable taking ownership of execution, organization, food safety, ordering, receiving, inventory, and the day-to-day details that keep a busy kitchen running well.

Compensation

• $65,000-$75,000 annual salary
• Bonus potential up to $2,000
• Full-time salaried position

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling

Schedule

• Approximately 47–52 hours per week
• Full-time schedule
• Easily accessible by public transportation

Why This Role Stands Out

• $65K-$75K salary plus bonus potential
• Approximately 47–52 hours per week
• Manageable 5–10 person BOH team
• Established independent restaurant
• 120-seat operation with higher-volume services reaching up to 250 covers
• Medical benefits and paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Easily accessible by public transportation
• Hands-on role with meaningful kitchen leadership responsibility

About the Role

The Executive Sous Chef will help lead daily BOH operations while maintaining consistency, organization, food quality, and kitchen standards.

This is a hands-on position. You should be comfortable working alongside the team during service, helping maintain a productive kitchen environment, and taking responsibility for the operational details that keep a busy restaurant running well.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead by example during prep and service
• Work effectively with cooks and restaurant management
• Maintain consistent execution in a fast-paced kitchen
• Follow and reinforce written recipes and procedures
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Maintain strong food safety and sanitation standards
• Keep the kitchen organized and prepared for service
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with the team
• Help train, coach, and develop BOH employees

About the Restaurant

This is an established, independent 120-seat casual restaurant in Philadelphia with a steady weekday business and significantly higher volume during peak periods and weekends.

Service typically ranges from approximately 40–75 covers, reaching up to 250 covers during higher-volume periods.

The working environment is friendly, engaging, and team-oriented, with an emphasis on supporting employees while maintaining clear operational standards and consistent execution.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily kitchen operations
• Lead and support a BOH team of approximately 5–10 employees
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Execute and reinforce established recipes and procedures
• Support kitchen preparation and service
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Help organize kitchen workflow and station readiness
• Train and coach kitchen employees
• Communicate effectively with management and the BOH team
• Maintain standards during high-volume services
• Step into production and service as operationally necessary

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant professional kitchen experience preferred
• Previous Sous Chef, kitchen leadership, or comparable BOH experience
• Strong understanding of restaurant kitchen operations
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to follow and reinforce written recipes and instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Able to work in a standing position and regularly reach, bend, and stoop
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• English proficiency required

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references from previous supervisors. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.