Position: SOUS CHEF / JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
About: Olives and Oil, a vibrant and passionate restaurant in New Haven, CT, is currently seeking a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a hands-on, full-service kitchen and possess strong leadership skills on the line, focusing on Grill, Sautee, Fry, or Pantry positions. This role offers an entry point for growth and development into higher culinary positions within the company, emphasizing a culture of providing exceptional service and culinary excellence.
Requirements: High school or equivalent; minimum of 2 years experience in a hands-on, full-service kitchen as a leader on the line; good knife skills and prep ability; ability to supervise, coach, develop, lead & motivate employees; establish, maintain and enforce consistently high performance standards; adapt leadership style to different situations; effective communication and listening skills
