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Sous Chef Cardoon Cafe and Provisions Sylvan Lake, MI Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Cost control Product development Attention to detail Organizational skills Kitchen stations Full Job Description Sous Chef Job Description Cardoon — Sylvan Lake, MI Cardoon is a European-style bakery, café, deli, and provisions shop in Sylvan Lake. We make a lot of things in-house—from bread, pasta, pizza, and pastries to house-made sausage and charcuterie—and we're looking for a Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen and keep the day-to-day operation running at a high level. This is a hands-on position. We're looking for someone who enjoys being on the line, cares about the details, and knows how to lead a team without taking themselves too seriously. What you'll do Work alongside the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to run daily kitchen operations Lead and support the kitchen team during service and production Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization Help manage prep, production, ordering, receiving, and inventory Train and develop cooks while holding the team accountable to standards Assist with menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal specials Help maintain proper food safety and sanitation practices Support Cardoon's house-made charcuterie and sausage programs Help control food cost, waste, and labor while maintaining quality Make sure prep lists and production are completed accurately and on time Step into any station when needed and lead by example Help create a positive, respectful kitchen culture What we're looking for Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or experienced Lead Cook Strong cooking and organizational skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen Someone who can lead a team while still being willing to jump in and work alongside them Good understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen systems Strong attention to detail and consistency A genuine interest in bread, pasta, pizza, charcuterie, and European-style cooking is a plus Reliable, professional, and able to communicate well with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams What we offer Competitive salary based on experience Full-time position A kitchen where we make a lot of our product from scratch Opportunity to have a real hand in developing the food program A small, growing restaurant group with room for growth A team that values good food, good hospitality, seasonality, and doing things the right way If you're looking for a kitchen where you can actually contribute, help build something, and work with a team that cares about the food, we'd like to hear from you.

Cardoon Sylvan Lake, Michigan Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person