Sous Chef

Spare Time is a vibrant, fast-paced hospitality group known for its dynamic and engaging kitchen environment. With a reputation for creativity and quality, Spare Time prides itself on cultivating a positive workplace culture where every team member feels valued and motivated. This company operates exciting dining venues that emphasize teamwork, innovation, and excellent service, making it a desirable place for culinary professionals seeking exciting career growth. Employment at Spare Time offers competitive compensation along with a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and employee discounts, fostering both personal and professional development among staff.

The open Kitchen Manager role at Spare Time is a pivotal leadership position that ensures the smooth operation and high standards of the back of house team. This role involves running a tight, efficient kitchen that is also positive and welcoming—a place where talented people want to work. A successful Kitchen Manager will take charge of training, coaching, and building a cohesive team, delivering quality consistently across every dish. Collaboration with the Executive Chef is key as this role helps develop inventive menu items that guests can't stop talking about, blending creativity with practical management.

In this role, the Kitchen Manager must be ready to jump in during service to set the pace and maintain energy and focus. Balancing creative culinary expression with business needs is essential, requiring management of food cost, preparation, and inventory control without stifling kitchen innovation. Maintaining impeccable food safety, organization, and consistency standards is non-negotiable, ensuring every plate that leaves the kitchen not only looks appealing but tastes exceptional and meets precise timing requirements.

Ideal candidates will bring over three years of kitchen experience, including at least two years in a leadership position, demonstrating the ability to lead from the front even during high-pressure, busy shifts. A cool-headed, solution-oriented approach is necessary when faced with operational challenges, such as equipment malfunctions or workflow bottlenecks. Certified in ServSafe or willing to attain certification, this leader combines confidence, curiosity, and a sense of humor to maintain team morale and momentum. With weekly Friday paydays adding to the financial incentives, plus growth opportunities and team perks, this role provides an excellent career path for culinary professionals passionate about leadership and quality.