Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Pittsford, NY
Address: 3220 Monroe Ave
Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 / year
Job Posting: 05/20/2026
Job Posting End: 06/19/2026
Job ID:R0281383
Earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus!
Note: This position is based in Rochester, NY. Candidates not currently based in the Rochester area would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance is available; additional details will be provided during the interview.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate sous chef with a strong culinary background to join our team. In this role, you will assist the chef in creating an authentic yet innovative dining experience, showcasing the artistry of contemporary Japanese culinary techniques. Your expertise and ability to lead a team will play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Requirements
- 1 or more years' experience as a sous chef
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Proven experience as a sous chef in an upscale or fine dining setting
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation, and service
- Familiarity with inventory management, food cost control and scheduling
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Culinary degree or equivalent training
At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
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At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
