Sous Chef - Martina

Company: MARTINA
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Description: Job Title: Sous Chef Location: MartinaReports to: Executive Chef Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 per year This role reports to the Executive Chef and Culinary Team. The Sous Chef is responsible for managing the culinary program, systems, routines and standard operating procedures related to the day to day culinary operations in their location. This includes accountability for the maintenance and implementation of all culinary operations, recruiting and training of kitchen staff, ordering and inventory support, and maintenance of all equipment and facilities. The Sous Chef is responsible for setting the pace of the kitchen and maintaining the standards for production of food, cleanliness, organization and co-worker interaction. Responsibilities: Overseeing all prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers of restaurant Coordinate cooks, and all staff to ensure the highest quality of food and service Support other management and kitchen team members with daily tasks to ensure readiness for service Support kitchen teams with coverage of shifts while other chefs are on vacation, sick or in the event of a call in. Sometimes this may require coming in on a day off or outside of your regular working hours. Menu Management: Ability to train and execute menu changes, with approval of Culinary Director Execute menu changes and kitchen systems that help streamline service and vertically integrate time consuming tasks within the company Collaborate with the FOH team to ensure our restaurant teams are knowledgeable on menu offerings, preparation and allergens Create station maps, prep lists and training guides and standards when menu items changes Administrative: Assisting restaurant is maintaining food cost, proper parts and labor costs Assist in continually update and amend policies and procedures for the BOH operation Ensure kitchen teams are compliant with health codes Maintain food and labor cost using company implemented systems Assist in executing hiring and staffing Execute Disciplinary actions when and if needed, including and not limited to Verbal, written and final warnings; termination Assist in executing requisition and purchase of necessary supplies Execute all ordering or product and communication with vendors With company leadership, advise and contribute to the planning of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual Forecast for both revenues and expenses Accountable for meeting or exceeding food cost, labor cost, and other operating expense forecast Assist in all ordering or product and communication with vendors Lead and/or attend weekly management meetings with restaurant managers Training: Training staff to execute new menu items Coaching and training BOH staff with proper recipes Manage training of all BOH staff members Facilitate in the moment coaching and corrections when mistakes are made Maintaining Standards Implement and maintain daily food preparation and quality control standards Maintain high standard of safety and sanitation in the kitchen Teach, mentor and motivate the kitchen staff to uphold and exceed the highest standards of communication, quality, consistency, and execution Hold cooks accountable for maintenance of all kitchen equipment and facilities Hold cooks accountable for routine maintenance schedules for equipment Oversee management and maintenance food inventory at appropriate level Ensure kitchen teams are compliant with health codes Maintenance of trash enclosure and enforcement of proper waste disposal Active monitoring of FOG not going down drains Minimum qualifications: 5 years of experience in a BOH setting High school diploma or equivalentAbility to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of 8 hours or moreNote: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional Information: Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Keywords: MARTINA, Minneapolis , Sous Chef - Martina, Hospitality & Tourism , Minneapolis, Minnesota