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Sous Chef - Upscale Full-Service Restaurant

L4

self opportunityBaton Rouge, LA2 days ago

$50,000-$60,000

Occupations

Chefs and Head CooksFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFood Service Managers

Industries

Full-Service RestaurantsLimited-Service RestaurantsFood Service Contractors
Job Description: Job Description Sous Chef - Upscale Full-Service Restaurant Baton Rouge, LA
Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 salary, based on experience
Type: Full-time, salaried
Location: Baton Rouge, LA This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates. An established, high-volume upscale restaurant group is hiring a Sous Chef to help lead a scratch kitchen. You'll run shifts, develop the line, and hold the standard on every plate. If you're a strong second-in-command ready for more ownership, this is your next step.
What You'll Do:
  • Run the line during service, and expedite and quality-check every plate that goes out.
  • Lead, train, and coach line cooks and prep staff, and step in as kitchen lead when the Executive Chef is off.
  • Manage prep lists, par levels, ordering, receiving, and inventory.
  • Control food and labor costs, minimize waste, and support menu costing.
  • Maintain recipe and plating consistency across all dayparts.
  • Support menu development, specials, and seasonal changes.
  • Execute large-party and banquet orders alongside regular service.
  • Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code standards, and keep the kitchen inspection-ready.
  • Help with scheduling, hiring, and performance feedback for the kitchen team.
  • What You Bring 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, including 1+ year as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Lead Line CookStrong proteins and sauce work, with scratch-cooking fundamentals
  • Proven ability to lead a line under pressure while keeping quality high
  • Working knowledge of food cost, inventory, and ordering
  • ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Culinary degree a plus but not required
  • PreferredUpscale or fine dining experience
  • Banquet or private event experience
  • Familiarity with kitchen management or inventory software
  • What You Get$50,000-$60,000 salary
Benefits package: add specifics, e.g. medical, dental, vision, PTO, dining discount Growth path toward Executive Chef within an established restaurant group A professional, well-equipped kitchen with a supportive leadership team To apply: Submit your resume and include your current title, kitchen volume (covers per night), and team size you've led. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential conversation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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Level

MidL4

Salary

$50,000-$60,000

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Occupation

Chefs and Head Cooks

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants

Posted

2 days ago

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