Sous Chef

Job Description Job Description

Our team is seeking the "best of the best" in the industry as we continue to grow rapidly, with advancement opportunities available. This is a great chance to be part of an awesome team that you can be proud of and truly enjoy, day in and day out!

Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service in a fast-paced, high-standards environment
• Develop specials that highlight seasonal ingredients and offer guests unique, exciting options beyond the seasonally changing menu
• Contribute ideas and development support for seasonal menu planning
• Work efficiently during service while maintaining food quality and consistency
• Recruit, onboard, train, schedule, and supervise back-of-house staff
• Support the Chef in daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during shifts, ensuring standards are met
• Cook on the line as needed while maintaining quality, consistency, and timing
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of kitchen team members
• Ensure recipes, portioning, and presentation standards are followed
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Assist with prep planning, inventory, ordering, and product rotation
• Help manage labor, food waste, and overall kitchen efficiency
• Step in to resolve issues during service and support smooth operations
• Communicate effectively with the chef, kitchen team, servers, bartenders, support staff, and managers to ensure smooth service flow
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and labeling procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of station, equipment, and work areas
• Use kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Assist with prep, cleaning, and kitchen side work as needed
• Support menu rollouts, seasonal changes, and staff education in collaboration with Management Team
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Uphold Harvest's brand, service standards, hospitality culture and policies
• Assist with opening and closing duties and other side work
• Perform additional duties as needed to support kitchen and restaurant operations

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.