Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the leadership team at a high-end Italian Coastal restaurant in the heart of New Orleans. Our menu draws inspiration from the Amalfi Coast—light, ingredient-driven, and seafood-forward—with no red sauce in sight. We're seeking a talented Sous Chef who shares our passion for clean, elegant flavors and elevated service.

Sous Chef Benefits and Compensation:

• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Free manager parking
• Dry cleaning stipend
• 40 hours of PTO available immediately upon hire
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Annual Christmas bonus
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year of employment

Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least 3 years’ experience in fine dining or upscale kitchens
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a professional kitchen team
• Deep knowledge of seafood preparation and coastal Italian techniques
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays

Must Haves:

• Execute and maintain consistency for a seafood-focused menu rooted in Italian coastal cuisine
• Lead daily prep and nightly service with a calm, organized, and disciplined approach
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal specials featuring fresh Gulf and imported Mediterranean ingredients
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in delicate techniques like crudo, whole fish butchery, and house-made pastas
• Ensure tight inventory control, ordering accuracy, and minimal waste in a premium product environment
• Maintain pristine kitchen cleanliness and full compliance with safety standards

Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience in a coastal Mediterranean, seafood-focused, or Italian fine dining kitchen (no red sauce)
• Knowledge of Italian olive oils, imported cheeses, and regional specialty products
• Experience with house-made focaccia, fresh pasta, or whole fish presentation
• A strong sense of plating aesthetics with a minimalist, clean approach
• Desire to grow into a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef role in the future

Job Tags

Temporary work, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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