What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef-Fine Dining position at The Puddle Dock?
Sous Chef
The Puddle Dock Restaurant is seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.
At The Puddle Dock, we value our staff and recognize hard work. If you value professionalism, transparency, teamwork, and feeling appreciated, we want to speak with you.
This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who wants to continue developing their skills in a creative, high-quality kitchen while learning from a talented and experienced chef.
Responsibilities
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team and maintain the quality and standards The Puddle Dock is known for. This is a full-time leadership position averaging approximately 45–50 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting the kitchen team during daily service
- Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation, and execution
- Assisting with prep, production, and station organization
- Training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional kitchen
- Supporting food safety and sanitation standards
- Assisting with inventory, ordering, and product management
- Helping create an efficient, positive, and respectful kitchen culture
- Working with the Chef on menu execution, specials, and culinary development
- Maintaining a reliable and professional schedule while supporting the needs of restaurant operations
- Helping build a kitchen environment where expectations are clear, hard work is recognized, and talented people can build long-term careers
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in their craft and career
- Has strong culinary fundamentals and a passion for scratch cooking
- Leads by example
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- Values consistency, organization, and attention to detail
- Enjoys coaching and developing others
- Wants to learn, grow, and take on greater responsibility
- Is excited to contribute creatively while maintaining established standards
Apply today to join The Puddle Dock Restaurant and NNE Hospitality.
Pay: $62,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $67,000