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Sous Chef

RedWater Restaurant Group
Saugatuck, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
  • Sous Chef Job Summary :

Responsible for the general operation of staff functions relating to all food culinary programs on the property with a focus on all banquet and events food prep and execution with RedWater Event standards. This person works closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef, Events Manager, , Food and Beverage staff , Event Sales Manager. This Sous Chef role supervises and trains all kitchen staff to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hospitality and great food quality and consistency. The Sous Chef must have a flexible work schedule working on an average of 50- 55 hours per week. The schedule consists of days, nights, weekends and holidays and will vary on a weekly basis.

Job Functions:

  • Inspects staff to ensure that they are in proper and clean uniform.
  • Adheres to on-going training programs.
  • Adheres to all handbook policies and holds team members accountable.
  • Ensures productivity of team members and all daily tasks completed in a timely fashion.
  • Has knowledge of shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals.
  • Manages shift with cost effective approach.
  • Creates a positive work environment for team.
  • Responsible for staff opening and closing procedures.
  • Has complete knowledge of all banquet event menus and spec and restaurant items and pricing/costing.
  • Schedules personnel based on Performa and plans room set-up based upon anticipated guest counts.
  • Ensures facility is clean, organized and well maintained on a daily basis.
  • Attends and participates in weekly management staff meetings, as well as other service meetings as deemed necessary.
  • Keeping up with current trends within the restaurant industry
  • Continuous training on Executive Chef responsibilities for future advancement
  • Inventory management and margin edge systems
  • Ordering process with GFS and other vendors as outlined by RedWater
  • Quarterly quality assurance audits by RedWater
  • Annual health inspections
  • Serv safe food manager / handler certified.

This list is not an all-inclusive list. It is meant to be a guideline for the Sous Chef to follow. Additional responsibilities may be added based on the business and will be communicated by the Executive Chef or General Managr

  • Competitive compensation
  • Healthcare benefits for full-time employees
  • 401K with match for full-time employees
  • Potential for growth opportunity within the company
  • Positive, team oriented work environment
  • Discounts at all RedWater Restaurants - Gravity Taphouse Grille, Cork Wine & Grille, Vintage Prime & Seafood, FireRock Grille, Rush Creek Bistro, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, and Reds at Thousand Oaks
  • Snap Fitness Discount
  • Discounted golf at Watermark Country Club, StoneWater Country Club, and Sunnybrook Country Club
  • RedWater Restaurant Group is known for quality: quality food, quality atmosphere, and quality service. We believe in the simple principle of delivering an experience through our food and service which makes our guests want to return. We have 4 country clubs, and seven great restaurant locations with some of the most beautiful patios in West Michigan along with skillfully crafted menus for both our restaurants and event centers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations especially during busy times at the restaurant
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Dependable and self motivated
  • If this sounds like a good fit, please apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Saugatuck, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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