About this position
Corte Oven & Bar is a new neighborhood restaurant opening in Philadelphia's East Market district, targeting a Fall 2026 opening.
Led by Executive Chef David Feola (formerly of; Vernick Food & Drink, Ember and Ash, Hearthside, Corio), we are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our opening leadership team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys cooking at a high level, developing a kitchen team, and helping establish the standards and culture of a new restaurant from the beginning.
The Sous Chef will work closely with the Chef Feola to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain consistency and organization, and lead service with a calm, professional presence. The right candidate will be equally comfortable cooking on the line, training employees, managing prep and production, and handling the administrative responsibilities that keep a kitchen running well.
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in daily prep, production, and service
- Assume responsibility for kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is not present
- Help recruit, train, schedule, and develop the opening kitchen team
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
- Support ordering, receiving, inventory management, and food-cost controls
- Establish and maintain clear systems for prep, storage, labeling, and station organization
- Ensure compliance with sanitation, food-safety, and workplace-safety standards
- Communicate closely with the Executive Chef and front-of-house leadership
- Help create a respectful, accountable, and collaborative kitchen culture
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or strong Kitchen Supervisor in a high-quality, full-service restaurant
- Strong line-cooking and kitchen-management skills
- A genuine interest in wood-fired cooking, pasta, seasonal ingredients
- Ability to lead with urgency and calm control
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Food cost, inventory, ordering, and labor management experience, or a genuine interest in developing those skills
- Commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and the development of others
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Corte is being built as a restaurant where ambitious food and genuine hospitality can coexist with a healthy, professional workplace. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow with the restaurant.
We look forward to meeting you.
Location and commute
Philadelphia, PA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3048856620.