Area Manager , Sous Chef

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A brand of Hello Fresh is seeking an experienced Sous‑Chef responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations. This role ensures that all food prepared meets the highest quality standards and follows all SOPs and company practices.

• Train, coach, and develop hourly kitchen staff.
• Maintain security and upkeep of kitchen, including equipment, food, and supply inventories.
• Plan energy conservation procedures in the kitchen.
• Ensure the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes.
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Continuously improve processes, working closely with other departments to execute plant‑wide initiatives.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Chef de Cuisine during the shift.
• Manage department priorities as situations arise.
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate.

• High School Diploma or GED or related work experience.
• American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred.
• 1‑3+ years of experience in commissary kitchen and high‑volume food preparation.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Computer literate to input information into the computer.

• Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage an active kitchen.
• A problem solver with results‑driven mindset.
• Able to speak to employees with tact and diplomacy.
• Able to multitask—tracking/monitoring recipe development and maintaining productivity.
• Comfortable being exposed to hot, cool, and/or cold environments (30º‑70º).
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees.

• Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role.
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_).
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Consumer Services

$54,600—$61,450 USD (Illinois)