Sous Chef

Job overview

The Sous Chef role is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, with an annual salary of $42,000–$50,000. The role supports the kitchen operation alongside the Executive Chef/Owner and Chef de Cuisine. The Sous Chef helps deliver quality food and memorable dining experiences by overseeing food preparation, staff, quality control, inventory, and kitchen maintenance. The role combines hands-on cooking with team leadership, training, and cost and inventory oversight.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook a range of cuisines
• oversee service for the main and private dining rooms and special ticketed pairing events
• plan and assign work and establish team performance goals
• train team members on health laws and safety regulations
• monitor budgets and food, supply, and labor costs
• check food quality
• perform kitchen management duties as needed
• maintain storage, minimize waste, and control inventory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sous chef

food preparation

kitchen leadership

fine dining

food safety

inventory control

cost control

tallahassee fl

sage

$42k–$50k/year

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Direct primary care coverage
• 401(k) matching
• employee discounts
• paid time off
• wellness resources
• opportunity for advancement.

Why this role

The role includes service oversight for private dining and special ticketed pairing events, as well as cooking across Italian, French, Latin, Asian, and U.S. regional cuisines.

About the employer

Sage is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.