Job Description
About Le Prix
Le Prix is an upscale French restaurant with a scratch kitchen focused on quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and beautifully executed dishes. We're seeking a skilled, dependable Sous Chef to work alongside our Executive Chef and help lead daily kitchen operations.
This is a hands-on position for someone who loves cooking, takes pride in the details, and leads by example. We value clear communication, respect, and a team that works together to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
What You'll Do
- Work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee prep, dinner service, and kitchen closing.
- Cook confidently across stations and maintain consistent standards for flavor, temperature, portioning, and presentation.
- Help lead service and manage ticket timing while staying calm and organized.
- Train and support kitchen staff with clear direction and constructive feedback.
- Ensure prep lists are completed and stations are ready for service.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and ingredient rotation.
- Monitor portions and food waste to help control food costs.
- Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and specials.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and proper handling of allergies and dietary requests.
- Lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a sous chef, junior sous chef, or lead line cook with kitchen leadership responsibilities.
- Strong cooking fundamentals, knife skills, and experience preparing food from scratch.
- Experience in an upscale or fine dining kitchen preferred.
- Knowledge of French cuisine and classical techniques is a plus.
- Ability to recognize quality, maintain standards, and address problems during service.
- A dependable, organized approach and willingness to help wherever needed.
- A respectful leadership style and ability to give and receive feedback.
- Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
We welcome an experienced sous chef or a strong lead cook who is ready to take the next step and can demonstrate the skills and maturity to lead a team.
To Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction describing your kitchen experience and interest in Le Prix.
