Sous Chef | Little Mama's Italian Kitchen
At Little Mama’s, we honor the tradition of classic Italian dining, crafting every dish with integrity and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our kitchen is rooted in recipes passed down through generations but inspired by modern culinary techniques, delivering the timeless flavors our guests love with a creative twist. Little Mama's Italian Kitchen is a high-volume, scratch kitchen rooted in traditional Italian recipes with modern execution. As part of FS Food Group, we operate with clear systems, strong standards, and a commitment to consistency at scale.
As the Sous Chef, you’ll play a crucial role in preserving this vision. Every dish that leaves our kitchen reflects the heart and soul of Little Mama’s, whether it’s a cherished family recipe or an inventive new offering. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a brand that is dedicated to the future, with leadership committed to nurturing and expanding the Little Mama’s legacy.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and organization.
Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
Foster a positive, productive kitchen environment that inspires excellence and teamwork.
Control food and labor costs, aligning production with the restaurant’s needs.
Train, develop, and supervise staff: Support their growth through hands-on training and mentorship.
Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent execution of our menu and specials, maintaining the high standards and authentic flavors that define our brand's reputation for excellence.
This Role Is for You If:
You have 2+ years as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
You are confident leading a shift or running the line independently
You bring structure, organization, and systems to the kitchen
You are known for being consistent, reliable, and detail-oriented
You hold people accountable while still building a strong team culture
You take initiative and solve problems without waiting to be told
This Role Is Not for You If:
You need constant direction or prefer a non-leadership role.
You lack experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
You struggle with organization, urgency, or enforcing standards.
You have no prior experience in a kitchen leadership role.
Compensation & Benefits
Up to $75,000 base + achievable monthly bonus
100% employer-paid medical & dental insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid Time Off
Why work in the Little Mama's Kitchen?
High volume, respected concept with strong systems in place.
A leadership team that develops and promotes from within.
A culture built on accountability, consistency, and teamwork.
Expectations
This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment. You will be on the line, leading during service. Nights and weekends are required.
Company Information
FS Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is “at will” or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral program