Sous Chef- Starling in Edina

Jester Concepts is a hometown hospitality group, made up of the following concepts: Borough, Parlour Bar MPLS, Parlour St. Paul, Parlour Excelsior, P.S. Steak, Parlour Food Truck, Revival Food Truck, Parlour Concessions, Mirabelle, Shiki, Butcher & the Boar, Starling, and Rustica Bakery and Cafe. We are looking for a

SOUS CHEF

to join our talented team at Starling in Edina.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of culinary leadership-management experience in a full service restaurant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Teams and Outlook is preferred
• Embody the Core Values of positivity, teachability, maturity, humility, initiative, and accountability
• Weekend availability is must

Benefits:

• Jester Concepts offers a competitive benefits package which includes:
• Health insurance with 50% company contribution
• Dental, vision paid for 50% by the company
• Life insurance paid for 100% by the company
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance available
• Free parking
• 10 days of Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• free, 24/7, confidential
• for you and your family
• $50 monthly dining stipend (good at any of our locations
• $600 a year!
• 50% off Employee discount on food AND beverage at all locations
• 401k plan (with 3% company match), eligible after 90 days of employment Jester Concepts restaurants are closed on the following holidays
• New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day PLUS two additional days where we celebrate our hard-working teams.

Job Title:

Sous Chef Job Summary:

The Sous Chef is responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service. The duties include assisting the Chef de Cuisine in monitoring kitchen productivity, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation, ensuring the high quality of food, managing the kitchen staff in accordance with budgets, and maintaining the kitchen's hygiene and safety standards. The Sous Chef takes on additional responsibilities in the CDC's absence to ensure that the kitchen staff has proper direction.

Reports to:

Chef de

Cuisine Key Responsibilities Include Kitchen Management:

Assist CDC in managing all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation. Managing scheduling of kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth workflow, and adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, as well as meeting budgetary targets.

Quality Control:

Maintain high-quality standards for food preparation, taste, and presentation. Assist in conducting daily line checks to ensure consistent quality and taste.

Ingredient Sourcing and Inventory:

Source and select high-quality ingredients, working with suppliers and vendors. Assist in managing kitchen inventory, including ordering, receiving, and monitoring food costs. Assist in organizing inventory storage locations to ensure efficient use of product and enforce FIFO.

Training and Development:

Assist CDC in training, mentoring, and developing kitchen staff, ensuring that they meet culinary standards and follow safety protocols. Provide guidance and feedback to staff members for continuous improvement.

Budget Management:

Assist CDC in managing the kitchen budget, including cost control, forecasting, and cost analysis. Assist CDC in minimizing food wastage and maintaining profitability.

Hygiene and Safety:

Assist CDC in enforcing strict hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards in the kitchen. Assist CDC in ensuring compliance with health department regulations.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the CDC and other restaurant management team to align kitchen operations with the overall business strategy. Collaborate with other departments, such as front-of-house staff, to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Adaptability:

Stay updated on culinary trends, food safety regulations, and industry developments. Adapt to changes in customer preferences and dietary restrictions. Other duties as assigned.

We have strong core values:

positivity, accountability, maturity, teachability, humility, and initiative, and are looking for individuals who have the same. We are looking for employees who want to grow with us, reinforce the core values, and are highly driven and organized. To be considered for this role, all candidates are to complete the Predictive Index Assessment. Please click on the link below or copy-paste it into your browser.

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//assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/5G75/SousChef_Dec2025_161433 Any offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background check. Jester Concepts is an equal opportunity employer If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the food industry and have the necessary skills to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your current resume for consideration.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Minneapolis, MN 55424: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person