Sous Chef

Giant Eagle is a prominent grocery retailer known for its commitment to quality, service, and everyday value. With a deep-rooted presence in the communities it serves, Giant Eagle emphasizes the importance of nourishing life’s moments, whether big or small. The company prides itself not only on offering high-quality products but also on fostering a culture defined by compassion, care, and mutual respect among its Team Members. This welcoming environment allows employees to excel and grow both personally and professionally. By centering its values on community involvement and continuous improvement, Giant Eagle has established itself as a leader in the grocery retail industry, making it a place where individuals can truly belong and make a meaningful impact.

The role of Sous Chef at Giant Eagle is a pivotal position within the kitchen and culinary operations team. The Sous Chef will play a multifaceted role, assisting in the ordering of materials and supplies, menu planning, inventory management, and executing sanitation, cost control, and quality control programs. This position involves directing and coordinating the kitchen’s daily operations and team members to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction. The Sous Chef is instrumental in stimulating the growth of the business by offering innovative culinary ideas that meet or exceed customer requirements while maximizing company profits. This role also serves as a leadership position, stepping in for the Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Prepared Foods Team Leader when necessary, providing critical supervision and oversight in the kitchen.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Sous Chef contributes to training and developing kitchen Team Members, ensuring adherence to safety standards including food safety and overall Team Member and customer safety. The role demands excellent food preparation skills, product knowledge, and customer service abilities. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in the culinary field, extensive prep cook experience, and awareness of food safety practices. This position calls for an individual who can maintain quality and sanitation standards through physical and visual inspections and who can effectively manage departmental records and inventories to control costs and increase profitability.

The Sous Chef’s duties further include coordinating schedules, preparing cooking lists, conducting feedback evaluations, and monitoring equipment needs to support food presentation and safe handling. The role requires maintaining compliance with federal, state, county, and company regulatory mandates. This position also involves daily regional travel commitments and requires lifting up to 50 pounds, emphasizing the physical and dynamic nature of the work environment.

Giant Eagle seeks a dedicated and experienced culinary professional eager to lead and inspire the kitchen team while upholding the company’s commitment to excellence and community. By joining Giant Eagle as a Sous Chef, candidates will have the opportunity to grow within a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and integrity, offering a meaningful career where they can truly make a difference.