Restaurant Sous Chef
Company: Icona Avalon F&B
Location: Avalon
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Restaurant Sous Chef is responsible for planning and
directing food preparation in the kitchen under the direction of
the Executive Chef. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Ensure that the kitchen and surrounding areas
are sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and
health code regulations. Purchase food and supplies from vendors
approved by the company. Monitor inventory. Train and supervise
kitchen personnel. Stay current on restaurant industry trends.
Identify new culinary techniques and presentations. Assist kitchen
staff with food prep and recipe creation. Effectively reviewing,
planning, and executing daily food service with the highest level
of food quality and presentation for all dining outlets, banquets,
and events. Producing a consistent food cost as related to
departmental budget. Assist in scheduling team members to ensure
adequate and consistent levels of service. Ability to work well
under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once, delegate
responsibilities, and manage projects. Ability to maintain
concentration and a well-organized work environment as well as the
ability to think clearly. Adhering to clear performance
expectations with the Executive Chef and Director of Food &
Beverage. Attend company culture meetings. Report to work in a neat
and clean uniform. Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are
essential. All guests must be treated in a manner to ensure their
complete satisfaction. Always strive to exceed guests'
expectations. Performs other duties as directed. Weekly attendance
to Aloha Culture Meeting. Competencies Communication Proficiency.
Strategic Thinking. Teamwork Oriented. Leadership. Organizational
Skills. Stress Management/Composure. Time Management. Supervisory
Responsibility This position assists in managing the performance of
the employees within the department. Work Environment This position
operates in a commercial kitchen setting. The noise level in the
work environment can be loud. There are many kitchen hazards such
as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. The
employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited
to, cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand
washing is required. Physical Demands The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. The employee is required to stand for long periods as well as
walk, bend, stretch, and stoop. The position requires working taste
buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect,
including close and distance vision. The position requires ability
to use arms, hands and manipulate fingers to reach, stir, measure,
pour, cut, chop, dice, decorate, etc. Must be able to lift 50-75
lbs. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Stand- Over 3/4th of the time
Walk- Over 2/3rd of the time Sit- Under 1/3rd of the time Use hands
to fingers, handle or feel- Over 2/3rd of the time Reach with arms
and hands- Over 2/3rd of the time Climb or balance- Up to 1/3rd of
the time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- Up to 2/3rd of the time
Talk or hear- Over 2/3rd of the time Lift minimum of 5lbs.- 75
lbs.- Over 2/3rd of the time Adherence to all policy and procedures
delineated in the ICONA Handbook Position Type/Expected Hours of
Work This is a full-time position. This role requires forty plus
hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel No travel
is expected for this position. Required Education and Experience BS
in Culinary Arts. 2-3 years in Sous Chef positions (preferably
restaurant experience, including full service, casual or fine
dining). Automated food inventory management system experience,
Market Ma preferred. Aloha POS and Hot Schedules software
experience preferred. Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Compliant with state Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations. Other
Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice. View all jobs at this company
Keywords: Icona Avalon F&B, East Orange , Restaurant Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Avalon, New Jersey
