Sous Chef

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

• Location :
• Milton, MA
• Reports To :
• Executive Chef / Chef de cuisine / kitchen manager
• Employment Type :
• Full-Time
• Schedule :
• Variable (Day and Night Shifts, Including Weekends and Holidays)
• Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

• Sous Chef
• to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for an experienced culinary professional with a strong background in high-volume kitchens. The Sous Chef will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations, consistent food quality, and team productivity in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Key Responsibilities :
• Oversee all kitchen operations during assigned shifts, including opening and closing responsibilities.
• Work a kitchen station throughout the week
• while supervising and supporting the rest of the line.
• Lead and rotate through multiple stations as needed based on staffing and service demands.
• Execute and supervise both daytime and nighttime service shifts.
• Maintain a strong presence on the line to keep cooks consistently
• moving, productive, and focused
• on execution.
• Ensure all food items meet strict
• quality control
• and consistency standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Follow and enforce the
• exact execution of all recipes
• to maintain product integrity and consistency.
• Train, motivate, and supervise kitchen staff to uphold kitchen standards and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and minimize waste through proper rotation and control.
• Utilize computer systems for ordering, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, daily specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure the kitchen adheres to all food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Step into the leadership role in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Requirements :
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef
• in a
• high-volume
• restaurant or culinary operation.
• Strong technical cooking skills with the ability to lead by example.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen staff effectively and maintain a smooth service flow.
• Ability to
• follow recipes with precision
• and enforce consistency across the team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to
• quality control and execution
• Must be flexible and available to work
• both day and night shifts
• , including weekends and holidays.
• Must be comfortable working a station regularly
• while managing the kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills are required
• , including proficiency with
• Microsoft Excel
• for inventory tracking, ordering, and scheduling.
• Valid Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Compensation & Benefits :
• Competitive pay based on experience
• [Optional : Health benefits, PTO, employee meals, etc.]
• Opportunities for advancement within a fast-paced, growth-oriented kitchen environment
• To Apply :

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability to

• Company Information

Steel & Rye is an award winning restaurant located in the Lower Mills neighborhood of Milton on Boston’s southern border. We are independently owned, and operated by Dan Kerrigan and Chef Brendan Joy. The kitchen team at Steel & Rye is lead under the execution of Executive Chef, Brian Niggl. We have a sister restaurant, Prairie Fire, in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline. The restaurant serves a dynamic and diverse guest demographic from Milton, Boston and beyond. We offer a fun, challenging, and respectful workplace.

• To apply, submit your resume and a brief note.

Benefits offered :

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Pay Frequency :

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Milton, MA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

• management : 4 years (Preferred)
• Sous Chef : 4 years (Preferred)

Language :

• English (Required)

License / Certification :

• ServSafe (Required)

Work Location : In person