Sous Chef

Handcrafted Restaurants is a Hawaii-based, 7-unit, high-volume, chef-driven restaurant company. We are currently seeking talented Sous Chef to join our team at Monkeypod Kitchen Ka anapali, Maui. Come see what it s like to work for a company that has been voted Best Place to Work in Hawaii, 6 times!

We re looking for a Sous Chef who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, and leads by example. If you care deeply about food, consistency, and building a strong team culture, we d love to meet you.

This role works directly with the Executive Chef to help lead daily kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key role in maintaining culinary standards, mentoring cooks, and ensuring smooth, efficient execution during high-volume service.

What You ll Do

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations
  
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
  
• Lead, train, coach, and mentor line cooks and prep cooks
  
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and food cost control
  
• Help develop and execute daily specials and seasonal menu ideas
  
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and efficient during service
  
• Step in wherever needed to support the team and maintain smooth operations
  

What We re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
  
• Experience in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen
  
• Strong understanding of food cost control, labor management, and inventory systems
  
• Fine dining experience preferred
  
• Butchery experience is a plus
  
• Culinary school training is a plus, though strong hands-on experience is equally valued
  
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members
  
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
  
• Calm and professional under pressure with a positive, team-first attitude
  
• Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
  
• Monthly percent profit bonus
  
• Health, dental, vision, life, and Health Reimbursement Account insurance benefits for eligible employees and their dependent(s)
  
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off and 3 Wellness Days each year
  
• Monthly promo stipend to spend at any of our 7 locations, in addition to a generous employee dining discount
  
• Relocation stipend
  
• A kitchen where you ll continue learning and developing your craft
  
• A tight-knit team and supportive work environment
  

If you re passionate about great food and want to be part of a kitchen that takes pride in what it does, we d love to hear from you.

Please visit www.handcraftedrestaurants.com to learn more about our company.

Please use link below to apply:

KA ANAPALI, MAUI:

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