Culinary leadership opportunity Sous chef Morning Star Bakery Cafe is seeking an experienced, passionate, and kind sous chef to join our kitchen leadership team. We are looking for a hospitality professional who understands that exceptional food is built on technique, quality ingredients, and attention to detail. The right candidate will have experience working in scratch, ingredient-driven kitchens, or other demanding professional culinary environments. This is an opportunity for a skilled chef who enjoys working with quality ingredients, passionate colleagues, and helping develop young professionals The Sous Chef will work closely with our Chef to maintain and elevate the culinary standards of Morning Star Bakery Cafe. You will play an integral role in daily kitchen operations, service execution, staff development, menu development, and maintaining a consistently exceptional guest experience. Key Responsibilities Foster a respectful, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment Lead kitchen operations and service in partnership with the Chef Execute refined, high-quality dishes with precision and consistency Maintain exceptional standards for flavor, texture, temperature, plating, and presentation Oversee daily mise en place and ensure all stations are properly prepared for service Demonstrate advanced knowledge of professional culinary techniques Assist with menu development, seasonal dishes, specials, and recipe creation Contribute creative ideas while respecting established recipes and culinary standards Train, mentor, and develop all staff Lead by example and establish a culture of empowerment and professionalism Maintain efficient kitchen flow during high-volume service Monitor food quality, freshness, storage, and product rotation Assist with ordering, inventory management, receiving, and food-cost control Maintain rigorous standards for sanitation, organization, and food safety Help minimize waste while maximizing the quality and utilization of ingredients Step into the Chef's role and assume responsibility for kitchen operations when required

Prerequisites:

Passion for hospitality and creating an exceptional guest experience Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques and kitchen operations Previous Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Lead Cook, or comparable culinary leadership experience Excellent knife skills and strong attention to detail Experience with scratch cooking and quality ingredients Strong understanding of flavor profiles and seasoning Ability to execute consistently in a fast-paced environment Organized, dependable, and calm under pressure Strong communication and leadership skills Food-safety certification The ideal candidate is more than someone who can simply work a station. We're looking for a true hospitality professional who understands the importance of every detail—from proper seasoning to timing, presentation, sanitation, and teamwork. You should be comfortable holding yourself and others to a high culinary standard while maintaining a respectful and professional kitchen culture. If that sounds like you, we want to meet you.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 45.0 per week

Work Location:

In person