Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine

Bistro de Margot is a 50-seat French Bistro located in Burlington, Vermont.

Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for the last 7 years, DiRōNA Award of Excellence for the last 3 years.

We produce everything from scratch, using local ingredients when available.

Bistro de Margot offers 401k program with Company match, you will be eligible to participate in the program as soon as you start. Company matches 100% of the first 1 % of your contribution & 50% of the following 5% of your contribution. Vested 50% after 1 year & 100% after 2 years in the program.

Free parking behind the restaurant

We are open 5 nights a week (Tuesday through Saturday); seating time from 5 to 9 pm. We are open on occasion on Sunday or Monday (private event, Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve). Check out Instagram account @bistrodemargot or website www.bistrodemargot.com.

This is a full-time on-site role as a Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine at Bistro de Margot in Burlington, Vermont.

The Sous Chef will assist the Chef Owner in managing all aspects of kitchen activities including menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and inventory control. The Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and maintaining a high level of customer service.

The candidate will have strong cooking skills, be able to handle pressure well, will be a problem solver.

Good knowledge of French Cuisine a plus!

This position is salaried

Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar role

Excellent knowledge of food safety, preparation, and cooking techniques

Solid cooking skills

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing situations.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Passion for food and creative thinking