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Sous Chef at Counting House

21c Museum Hotels
21c Museum Hotel Durham, Durham, United States Posted Oct 22, 2026
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Sous Chef at Counting House

Company Description If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, a boutique hotel, and a chef-driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

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Job Description Reports To: Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef Supervises: Line Cooks, Stewards

General Purpose: A Sous Chef has worked very hard to get where he/she is, and a new Sous knows the real hard work is yet to come. It is time to become a leader, a sergeant, a direct line to the Chef de Cuisine (CDC), or an Executive Chef (EC) for the line cooks. Not only is the Sous Chef directly responsible for being proficient at every station and facet of the kitchen, but a Sous needs to know, in great detail, what it takes to make everything run smoothly and have an understanding of what the positions above them do to keep the wheels turning. The sous chef position is one of the key positions in the kitchen.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Owns service period and crew.
  • Able to be multifaceted with eyes on all kitchen activities.
  • Knows the strengths and weaknesses of line staff under supervision, knows what and when to delegate and to whom, and has set clear expectations for the finished product.
  • Available to assist line staff with recipe techniques and station prep and answer any questions.
  • Abreast of all menu changes, regardless of service period.
  • Relays important information about the day service for line staff as they arrive, such as menu changes, station assignments, and private events.
  • Ensures that stewarding staff follow their opening, closing, and mid-service side work. Coordinates with CDC on supervising the Stewarding department.
  • Maintains clean and organized walk-ins & dry storage area.
  • Orders daily and weekly products in conjunction with CDC.
  • Stays aware of food and labor costs and makes efforts to control these in their particular service periods.
  • Collaborates with CDC and/or EC on menu development and engineering.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years experience in a fine dining restaurant environment.

  • Understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.

  • Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling processes.

  • Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).

  • Responsible, dependable, punctual.

  • Excellent communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.

  • Clean and professional appearance.

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.

  • Must pass a background check.

  • Travel

Requirements

  • As needed.

  • Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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  • Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

  • When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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  • We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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