Sous Chef

Sous Chef West Michigan Lake Shore $70K$85K

Lead the Culinary Team at One of West Michigans Newest Upscale-Casual Dining Destinations

Were seeking an experienced passionate Sous Chef to join the leadership team of an extremely successful upscale-casual restaurant in one of West Michigans most desirable resort communities near Lake Michigan.

Featuring a vibrant dining room expansive outdoor patio seasonal tourism traffic and a strong commitment to exceptional guest experiences this restaurant is designed to become a premier gathering place for both locals and visitors.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented culinary professional who thrives in high-volume kitchens enjoys mentoring and developing teams and is excited to help build a premier dining destination from the ground up.

What Youll Do

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading all day-to-day kitchen operations
• Train coach and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes presentation and food quality standards
• Help manage food cost labor inventory ordering and kitchen productivity
• Maintain a clean organized and efficient kitchen environment
• Ensure compliance with all health safety sanitation and food handling regulations
• Assist with menu execution seasonal features and daily specials
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Foster a culture of teamwork accountability and culinary excellence

What Were Looking For

• 3 years of Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager experience
• Experience in upscale-casual polished casual or chef-driven restaurant concepts
• Proven success leading high-volume kitchen operations
• Strong leadership communication and team development skills
• Solid understanding of food cost labor management and inventory control
• Experience hiring training and developing culinary talent
• Passion for quality consistency and creating memorable dining experiences
• Ability to remain calm organized and hands-on in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $70000$85000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• PTO
• Free financial planning
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a new restaurant concept
• Exceptional quality of life in a beautiful Lake Michigan resort community

If youre a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys building strong teams creating exceptional food and helping establish one of West Michigans premier dining destinations wed love to hear from you.

Apply through now or send your resume for confidential consideration.

Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates

Required Experience:

IC