Job Description
Job Description
Sous Chef – Casual Dining | Breakfast & Lunch
Location: Weston, MA
Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 (based on experience) plus bonus potential
Gecko Hospitality is partnering with a locally owned, high-volume restaurant to find an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step in their culinary career. This is an opportunity to join a respected kitchen team and play a central role in shaping the guest experience through exceptional breakfast and lunch service.
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you will work alongside the Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop menu offerings, and mentor the culinary team. This role calls for a hands-on leader who thrives in a scratch kitchen and takes pride in consistency, creativity, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute breakfast and lunch service, leading line cooks through each shift
- Collaborate with the Head Chef on new dishes, weekly specials, and seasonal menu updates
- Coordinate and prepare private catering orders with the kitchen team
- Provide hands-on leadership and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
- Mentor and develop kitchen staff, fostering a culture of growth and accountability
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of high-volume, scratch-kitchen cooking experience, including at least 1 year as a Lead Line Cook or Sous Chef
- A genuine passion for mentoring and developing kitchen staff
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
- Punctual, reliable, and committed to excellence in a daytime kitchen setting
Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Why Apply
This role offers a competitive salary, genuine opportunities for growth, and the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive, close-knit kitchen team. If you're ready to bring your leadership and culinary expertise to a kitchen that values both craft and community, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply: This is a confidential search conducted by Gecko Hospitality. Please reply directly to this posting with your resume or a brief summary of your experience and contact information. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
\nCompany Description
Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.
Company Description
Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.