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This is a hands-on position for someone who is passionate about food, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.\nThe Sous Chef works closely with the Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead and develop the culinary team, maintain food quality and ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets RYE standards.\nResponsibilities\nWork alongside the Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations\nLead kitchen service and maintain organization, communication and consistency during busy shifts\nSupervise, train and support cooks, prep staff and dish team\nAssist with daily food preparation and production\nEnsure dishes are prepared according to recipes, specifications and presentation standards\nMaintain consistency in portioning, preparation and plating\nAssist with seasonal menu development, specials and new dishes\nMonitor product quality and freshness\nAssist with ordering, receiving and proper storage of food and supplies\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels while helping control food costs and waste\nEnsure proper food rotation, labeling and storage\nMaintain a clean, organized and professional kitchen\nEnforce food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standards\nAssist with scheduling and managing kitchen labor as needed\nHelp identify training opportunities and hold team members accountable to expectations\nCommunicate effectively with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service\nStep into any kitchen position when needed\nHelp create a positive, professional and team-focused kitchen culture\nAssume leadership of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence\nWhat We’re Looking For\nPrevious professional kitchen experience required\nPrevious Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or culinary leadership experience preferred\nStrong cooking skills and understanding of proper culinary techniques\nExperience working with scratch-made food and quality ingredients\nStrong organization and time-management skills\nAbility to lead calmly and effectively during high-volume service\nExcellent communication and problem-solving skills\nUnderstanding of food cost, portion control, inventory and waste management\nStrong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices\nDependable, professional and accountable\nAbility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required\nAbility to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry kitchen products and equipment\nAbout RYE\nRYE is a chef-driven restaurant in downtown Appleton focused on thoughtfully prepared, scratch-made food, quality ingredients and genuine hospitality.\nOur kitchen works with seasonal ingredients and takes pride in preparing food with care, from sauces and soups made from scratch to seafood, steaks and composed entrées.\nWe are looking for a Sous Chef who wants to be an active part of the kitchen, lead by example and help us continue raising the standard of what we do every day.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $50,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFood provided\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nPhysical Setting:\nFine dining restaurant\nExperience:\nCulinary experience: 2 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Rye Restaurant","rawCompany":"rye restaurant","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T15:41:21.020Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sous Chef","description":"RYE is seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. 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