Sous Chef

Now Hiring a Sous Chef for The Chop House in Gibbsboro, NJ!

A sous Chef with our company will work closely with the Executive Chef in the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve high level culinary standards. Focus on culinary expertise, food preparation, and ensuring quality and consistency of the restaurant’s dishes. Display a strong understanding of all kitchen processes and techniques.

Reports to:

Executive Chef

• Ability to lead and make decisions using general, restaurant management guidelines
• Friendly, approachable and able to communicate effectively to employees, other management and customers
• Has a “can-do” attitude and the willingness to learn and execute quickly
• Manages multiple priorities, tasks and takes initiative

• Achieve company objectives in sales, food quality, food presentation, kitchen safety, sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, presentation and serving standards.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
• Ensure adherence to recipes, safety practices and sanitation standards in the kitchen
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume, open kitchen
• Manage on the fly requests with ease and poise
• Coach, lead and develop culinary team

• 3+ years of high-volume culinary management experience
• Possesses basic computer skills and the ability to work with a scheduling, time and attendance
• Understand POS systems and inventory control systems
• Serv Safe Certification required

PJW Restaurant Group has been successful for more than three decades by striving for more. Our energy manifests itself in every concept we create, dish we develop, and drink we serve. We are dedicated to providing experiences that our guests look forward to.

We draw inspiration - and sustenance - from both the neighborhoods we are rooted in and our more than 1,800 employees. Nothing makes us happier than seeing a serving job get passed down from sibling to sibling or watching a line cook grow into a manager.

PJW Restaurant Group creates community destinations. We never stop pushing ourselves to elevate all we offer our guests, and we never settle for less than our best.

Nothing moves forward by standing still, so we will continue growing, continue innovating, and continue raising the bar.