Part-Time Kitchen Lead / Relief Sous (Hourly) / Sous Chef (Hourly, Part-Time)

About the Role

This is an hourly, part-time relief role for an experienced BOH professional who can independently run a small kitchen during their shifts.

You will not be responsible for the business 24/7. You will be trusted to execute the full menu, maintain standards, and run service calmly while ownership steps away.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Open and/or close the kitchen independently during scheduled shifts
  

• Run service solo or with minimal support
  

• Execute the full menu consistently (hot line + cold prep)
  

• Batch soups, stews, rice, sauces, and drink components when scheduled
  

• Portion and weigh items accurately (including soups into to-go containers)
  

• Enforce labeling, stickers, packaging, and bag standards
  

• QC all takeout and delivery orders before they leave
  

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety without reminders
  

• Guide and correct kitchen assistants or utility staff during your shifts
  

You will not:

• Redesign the menu
  

• Handle vendors or ordering
  

• Be on call outside scheduled shifts
  

• Work unpaid hours
  

The Kitchen

• Persian fast-casual menu: bowls, wraps, stews, rice dishes, appetizers, desserts, and house-made drinks
  

• Takeout- and delivery-focused operation
  

• Systems-based kitchen: scales, labels, standardized portions, consistent packaging
  

• Small team, high accountability
  

Respect for the cuisine and consistency matters more than flash.

Who This Role Is For

This role is a good fit if you:

• Have 5+ years BOH experience
  

• Have run a station or small kitchen solo
  

• Are calm, detail-oriented, and reliable
  

• Care about consistency and cleanliness
  

• Want part-time, predictable work without chaos
  

• Respect cuisines that are not your own
  

Experience in fast-casual, high-volume, or takeout-heavy kitchens is a plus.

Schedule & Pay

• Part-time: approximately 20 25 hours per week
  

• Predictable, fixed shifts
  

• Mix of weekday and weekend coverage
  

• Pay: $30 $34/hour (W-2, hourly, overtime paid)
  

Hiring Process

• Initial conversation
  

• Paid working interview (4 6 hours) running part of service
  

• Fast decision