Jr. Sous Chef - Ajax Tavern

Position Summary 
The Jr. Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented according to restaurant standards. They assist with the preparation and cooking of dishes, manage kitchen staff during their shifts, and ensure adherence to food safety regulations. Additionally, they help with inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

The budgeted pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour; actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 27, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Responsibilities 
•    Assist the Chef with all kitchen needs
•    Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
•    Cook and prepare food to order on daily basis
•    Properly stores all mise en place and submit production needs for following day by shift end
•    Works all stations as required
•    Develop and train line staff to standard performance level
•    Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel
•    Communicate with the Chef on duty to assure proper service according to his assigned shift
•    Expedites service from inside the line as needed
•    Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Kitchen standards 
•    Maintains with Chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas
•    Assist in daily inventories as needed
•    Other duties as assigned