We’re looking for a strong, experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.
This is an opportunity for a chef who is ready to take the next step — someone who has solid professional kitchen experience, knows how a successful kitchen should operate, and is ready to take on real responsibility.
We’re not looking for someone who simply wants to work a station. We’re looking for someone who can lead, teach, problem-solve, and help run the kitchen.
THE ROLE
Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the daily operation of our kitchen across Scozia Italian Kitchen and Fergusson Pub.
You’ll help lead service, support the kitchen team, maintain standards, and step into a leadership role when the Head Chef is not on site.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead and support the kitchen team during busy services
- Help train and develop cooks and new team members
- Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and portioning
- Assist with menu preparation, specials, and recipe execution
- Oversee prep and ensure stations are properly stocked and organized
- Help manage ordering, inventory, food storage, and waste
- Monitor food quality and kitchen standards throughout service
- Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
- Help maintain kitchen systems, recipes, prep lists, and procedures
- Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and Front of House team
- Step up and take charge when needed
- Lead by example and help create a positive, accountable kitchen culture
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
We are looking for someone with significant professional kitchen experience who is ready to take on more responsibility.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Several years of experience working in a professional, full-service kitchen
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Lead Cook, Chef de Partie, or similar leadership position
- Strong knowledge of professional kitchen operations
- Experience working in a busy, high-volume environment
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
- Strong understanding of prep, service, timing, and kitchen organization
- Experience training and mentoring other cooks
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- A strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
- The ability to stay calm, organized, and professional under pressure
- A genuine passion for food and high standards
We are looking for experience, maturity, and leadership — not just someone with a title.
WHO YOU ARE
You’re the person the team can rely on when service gets busy.
You notice when something needs to be done and take care of it without being asked. You know how to keep a kitchen moving, how to communicate under pressure, and how to hold yourself and others to a high standard.
Most importantly, you’re looking to grow with a team and become an important part of the kitchen’s leadership.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive wage based on experience
- Tip pool
- Benefits after three months
- Staff meals
- A professional, supportive kitchen environment
- Opportunity to work across two unique restaurant concepts
- Opportunity to grow into a larger kitchen leadership role
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
If you’re an experienced cook who is ready to lead, learn, and take on more responsibility, we want to hear from you.
This is a role for someone who wants to build a career — not just work another kitchen job.
Send us your resume and tell us a little about your experience and why you think you’d be a great fit for our team.
We’re looking for a strong candidate who wants to be part of something great.
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
