Sous Chef

Russell Street Kitchen is a vibrant culinary establishment located inside The People's Courts. Known for its high-energy environment and scratch kitchen approach, Russell Street Kitchen serves a diverse and crowd-pleasing menu. The menu features parlor and Detroit-style pizzas, smash burgers, gourmet sandwiches, authentic street tacos, fresh salads, eclectic rice bowls, in-house smoked meats, and a strong lineup of shareable dishes. This diverse offering reflects a commitment to quality and creativity, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. The restaurant also operates an event-driven on-site catering program, showcasing its versatility and ability to manage multiple facets of the food service industry.

The role of Sous Chef at Russell Street Kitchen is a key leadership position within the kitchen team. It demands a driven and dependable individual who can seamlessly transition between service and production, maintaining consistency and quality at scale. The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, lead and develop line cooks, and ensure that all menu items are executed to the highest standards. This hands-on leadership role requires a passion for scratch cooking, strong organizational skills, and a positive, solution-oriented mindset. The position includes responsibilities such as managing prep, ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and assisting with catering production and execution for events. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a team while collaborating effectively with management and ownership. Russell Street Kitchen offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, an established yet growing concept, and a competitive pay structure based on experience. Scheduling flexibility is required, with shifts potentially spanning any day of the week depending on business and event needs. The role promises the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team where standards matter and the pace remains exciting and fast-paced.