What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at kitchfix?
KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Our operations include contract dining for performance-focused operations in 8 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential.
Join the Culinary Team Behind Major and Minor League Baseball Organizations.
We’re hiring a Sous Chef to join our culinary team supporting the Cincinnati Reds baseball team in Goodyear, AZ.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine with overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration
- Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food-related functions
- Assist in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced
- Supervise hourly food service associates—including, but not limited to, training, counseling, participating in performance assessments and communicating with the CDC when disciplinary action may be necessary.
- Act as a mentor to the kitchen staff and maintain a “life-long learner” approach
- Clearly communicate all daily production goals to the team utilizing daily stand-up meetings and production sheets
- Carry out the CDC’s vision when CDC is not present
- Maintain a well-organized kitchen that reflects the standards of the Reds and of KitchFix
- Assist in all culinary aspects of menu production including daily service tastings and line checks
- Assist the CDC in composing menus and sourcing products
- Maintain and teach a welcoming and “customer-first” attitude; maintain open kitchen visibility with direct client relationships
- Maintain a “solutions-minded” attitude
- Maintain existing systems, i.e., rotating cleaning schedules, routine maintenance, opening and closing checklists
- In partnership with the CDC, oversee product procurement, ordering, receiving, inventory management, and labor scheduling
- Manage administrative and financial operations, including AP/AR, invoice coding, expense reporting, and inventory reconciliation
- Learn how to incorporate dishes to support nutritional needs and preferences for athletic populations and cultural diversities
- Exhibit excellent organizational, management, and communication skills and portray this to both staff and client
- Display problem-solving mentality while exhibiting patience and compassion
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent is preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience in a professional, busy kitchen
- 2 years of food service management experience
- Previous experience in volume cooking preferred
- ServSafe Food Managers certification
- Experience with food, supply orders, and inventory
- Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and advanced knife skills
- Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
- Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to prepare creative, simple, healthy, performance-oriented menu items daily
- Initiate and embrace collaboration with other cooks and chefs
- Perform the physical demands – Remain on your feet for several hours at a time, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, withstand high temperature conditions, bend, kneel, and stoop
- Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen
- A working knowledge of baseball a plus
- Spanish language fluency a plus
Work Schedule:
- This role requires a non-standard schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, aligned with the Reds seasonal schedule.
Our Total Rewards Package includes:
- Competitive salary, starting at $55,000/year, based on experience
- Annual bonus potential — up to 5% of annual salary
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Company laptop
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off (3 weeks PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
- Paid parental leave
- Opportunity to contribute directly to KitchFix’s growth
KitchFix is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and creating a place of belonging. KitchFix does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic.