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Sous Chef

Jersey Shore Restaurant Group
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026


Benefits:
  • Paid sick time
  • Dynamic Team Environment
  • Training Programs
  • Employee Dining Program
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement


We're Hiring

Join the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group and be part of a team that thrives on excellence, creativity, and growth. 

With renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, and THE BANQS, we offer diverse hospitality opportunities—from culinary and mixology to customer service roles. 

We remain dedicated to creating an atmosphere that embodies warmth, comfort, and quality dining—starting with team members who ensure every guest feels welcomed and valued.

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement, and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.

The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities, including product ordering & kitchen sanitation
  • Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
  • Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
  • Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to JSRG brand standards
  • Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring
  • Demonstrated experience in the butchery & fabrication of meat and fish
  • Demonstrated experience in sauce-making
  • May manage other key culinary leadership roles, including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
  • Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
  • Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality and consistency daily
  • Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Qualifications:
  • In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
  • Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
  • Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service
  • Proficient in general computer knowledge
  • A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
  • Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
  • Strong training and communication skills qualification
  • ServSafe Certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Shift:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Start your journey today and make your mark with JSRG

Compensation: $65,000.00 per year

We're Hiring

Ready to start your journey with the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group?


If you're seeking a rewarding career in the hospitality industry, look no further than the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group. With a diverse and growing portfolio that includes renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, and THE BANQS, we offer a variety of positions to match every skill set — from front-of-house and culinary roles to corporate opportunities that support the strategic direction of our company.
Whether you're passionate about culinary arts, mixology, or delivering exceptional customer service, the JSRG provides ample room for growth and creative expression. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic environment where innovation, excellence, and career advancement are at the forefront of everything we do.   Learn More About the JSRG's Dining Experiences

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